by Casey | Apr 15, 2025 | General
Middle school is full of transitions. Students are figuring out who they are, where they fit in, and what they’re good at. But with that growth often comes self-doubt—and many students struggle to see the strengths they already have. The Building Confidence and...
by Jess Anderson | Apr 15, 2025 | Lesson Plans
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons. Download the free activities Some students talk through every silence. Others wait quietly, unsure when or how to jump in. Neither...
by Brittany Brunell | Apr 14, 2025 | General
The word “bullying” gets thrown around a lot, but many high schoolers still don’t know how to recognize it—or what to do when they see it. They might call every conflict bullying, or fail to speak up when a serious situation unfolds around them. The Let’s Talk About...
by Brittany Brunell | Apr 14, 2025 | General
High school students make countless decisions every day. Some are small and forgettable. Others stick with them. But few are encouraged to pause and ask themselves, “What would I do differently next time?” The Self-Reflection worksheet from Everyday Speech invites...
by Jess Anderson | Apr 14, 2025 | Lesson Plans
Students talk to themselves all day long. It might not always be out loud, but it’s constant—narrating, reacting, and interpreting what’s happening around them. And for many teens, that internal voice is more critical than kind. Helping students become aware of their...
by Jess Anderson | Apr 12, 2025 | Lesson Plans
By high school, students are used to being evaluated—on grades, test scores, behavior, and participation. But they don’t always get a chance to reflect on the strengths that go beyond academics. And without that reflection, it’s easy for teens to overlook what they’re...
