Access FREE SEL materials today Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you." It’s a mindset that encourages positivity, builds relationships, and enhances emotional well-being. Middle school is a crucial time to instill this...
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Kindness Postcards for Elementary SEL Lessons
Access FREE SEL materials today Creating a classroom culture of kindness is more than a goal—it’s a foundation for emotional growth and stronger relationships. Everyday Speech’s Kindness Postcards for Elementary SEL Lessons offer a simple yet impactful way to teach...
Yoga for Kids: Free Worksheet and Video with Easy Yoga Poses
Download Free Mindfulness Activities Yoga, breathing exercises, and calming strategies for kidsHelping kids manage their energy and emotions can be a challenge. One effective way to support self-regulation, focus, and stress relief is through yoga for kids. By...
Understanding Teacher Burnout: Key Causes and Statistics Behind Teachers Quitting
I teach because, for me, it's the most effective and most enjoyable way to change the world. - Elena Aguilar There are many reasons that educators are brought into the teaching profession. And there are highs and lows that are unique to educators. For example,...
Implementing Effective SEL Programs for Schools: Best Practices and Strategies
Social and emotional learning (SEL) at the district level involves a coordinated set of evidence-based programs and practices. These programs aim to enhance social, emotional, and cognitive development, positive behavior, interpersonal relationships, and...
Social-Emotional Learning Fall Craft Activity
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...
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,...
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...
