Access FREE SEL materials today As preschool educators, instilling essential social-emotional skills in our youngest learners is one of our top priorities. Teaching concepts like gratitude and thankfulness at an early age not only helps children build positive...
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How Everyday Speech Supports Social Workers at Wilmette Public Schools
Jami Jacobs has been a school social worker at Central Elementary School in Wilmette, IL, for 23 years. Prior to using Everyday Speech, the school struggled to find a program that offered both communication and social skills curriculum for all students. After piloting...
Why School Culture Is Failing: The Unspoken Role of Social Skills in Teacher Burnout and Student Disengagement
Today, schools operate as intricate ecosystems, where school culture significantly shapes the well-being and achievement of students and educators. Amid escalating rates of teacher burnout, a mass exodus from the profession, and increasing student disengagement,...
Teaching Preschoolers to Keep Personal Space
Access FREE SEL materials today As special educators, we understand that teaching preschoolers about personal space can be a challenging yet essential task. Maintaining personal space is a crucial social skill that sets the foundation for positive peer interactions...
Helping Elementary Students Learn to Follow a Classroom Routine
Access FREE SEL materials today The back-to-school season is an exciting and crucial time for setting the tone for the entire school year. For elementary students, especially those with special needs, learning to follow a consistent classroom routine is essential....
Teaching Elementary Students Safe Bus Behavior
Access FREE SEL materials today As elementary educators prepare for the new school year, teaching elementary students safe bus behavior is essential. With students often relying on buses as their primary mode of transportation to and from school, it’s crucial that...
Back-to-School Elementary SEL Craft
Access FREE SEL materials today As the back-to-school season approaches, elementary educators are always on the lookout for engaging activities that not only help students ease into the new school year but also foster a sense of community within the classroom. The...
Interactive Conversation Skills Practice for Middle Schoolers
Access FREE SEL materials today Middle school is a pivotal time for students as they begin to navigate more complex social dynamics. For speech-language pathologists (SLPs), teaching middle schoolers the nuances of conversation—what drives it forward and what stops it...
Play Solutions Activity for Elementary Students
Access FREE SEL materials today When it comes to teaching young children essential social skills, play is more than just fun—it’s a fundamental part of learning. For specialists, helping students navigate the complexities of social interactions during playtime can be...