Introduction As educators working with PreK students, it is essential to teach them how to cope with their emotions, especially when they are upset. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning, we can help our students develop healthy ways to handle their...
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Teaching PreK Students the Importance of Safe Hands and Safe Feet
Introduction As educators, it is important to teach our PreK students the value of having safe hands and safe feet. This concept helps children understand that their actions have an impact on others and can contribute to a positive and safe environment for everyone....
Teaching Restaurant Rules to Special Education Students for Better Social Skills
Introduction Eating a meal with others is an essential social experience for everyone. For students in special education, understanding and practicing the Restaurant Rules can help them navigate social situations during mealtime more effectively. These rules include...
Teaching Cyber Skills: A Guide for Special Education Educators
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...
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...