Introduction In today's increasingly digital world, it is crucial for students to learn how to stay safe online. For educators working with students in special education, teaching cyber skills can be particularly important. Cyber skills are smart ways to stay safe...
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Repair the Conversation: A Game to Improve Middle School Students’ Conversation Skills
Introduction Communication is a vital skill for students to navigate their social and academic lives. Repair the Conversation is a game designed to help middle school students recognize when a conversation goes off track and learn how to bring it back on track. By...
Teaching Middle School Students to Overcome Embarrassment
Introduction Embarrassment is a common emotion experienced by everyone, including middle school students. As educators, it's essential to teach our students how to cope with feelings of embarrassment and build resilience. In this blog post, we'll discuss a no-prep...
Middle School Goal Setting Worksheet
Download Activity and Lesson Plan As a speech-language pathologist, you understand the power of communication. You help students express themselves, understand others, and engage with the world around them. But what about their personal growth and development? Today,...
Teaching Self-Control: An Essential Skill for Student Success
Introduction In today's fast-paced world, teaching students the skill of self-control is crucial for their success, both academically and socially. Self-control refers to the ability to manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, even when faced with challenges or...
Understanding Consequences and Teaching Acceptance in the Classroom
Introduction Consequences are an integral part of social-emotional learning, as they help students understand the results of their actions. These outcomes can be either positive or negative, and learning to accept them is crucial for personal growth and social...
Teaching Good Sportsmanship: Activities and Discussion Questions
As educators, it is crucial to help students develop positive social skills that will enable them to interact effectively with their peers and navigate the complexities of life. One such skill is good sportsmanship, which is the ability to handle both winning and...
Teaching Students to Choose Good-Fit Friends: A Guide for Educators
As educators, we play a crucial role in guiding our students to form healthy, supportive friendships. This blog post will provide an overview of the skills needed for students to choose good-fit friends, as well as a no-prep activity, discussion questions, and related...
Teaching PreK Students to Respect Others’ Opinions and Ideas
Introduction As educators, it is important to teach our students the value of respecting others' opinions and ideas. This skill helps children develop a sense of empathy and understanding, which are crucial aspects of Social-Emotional Learning. In this blog post, we...