In this blog post, we will explore the essential skill of asking a friend to play, which is a crucial aspect of Social-Emotional Learning. We will provide you with a no-prep activity, discussion questions, related skills, and next steps to help educators teach this...
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Taking Responsibility: A Key Skill for Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction Taking responsibility is a crucial aspect of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). It means being accountable for our actions, acknowledging our mistakes, and trying to fix them. When students take responsibility, they understand that their choices are their...
Teaching Good Hygiene Practices: A Guide for Educators
Good hygiene is essential for maintaining our health and ensuring that we have positive social interactions. As educators, it's important to promote good hygiene habits among students, so they can develop lifelong routines that keep them healthy and make others feel...
Teaching Kindergarteners Effective Handwashing Techniques and Related Social-Emotional Skills
Introduction Handwashing is an essential skill that everyone should learn from an early age. For kindergarten students, it is important to teach them not only the mechanics of handwashing but also the underlying principles of hygiene and self-care. In this blog post,...
Teaching Students the Art of Compromise: A Guide for Educators
Introduction As educators, we understand that disagreements are a natural part of human interaction. One of the most valuable skills we can teach our students is the art of compromise. Compromising is a way to find common ground and resolve conflicts while maintaining...
Act It Out! Empathy Role-Playing Game for Elementary Students
Introduction Welcome to Act It Out!, a role-playing game designed to help elementary students develop empathy and understand the feelings of others. Empathy is a vital skill in social-emotional learning, allowing students to relate to one another's emotions and...
Teaching Kindergarten Students to Keep Calm and Follow the Group
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students how to adapt to different situations and handle their emotions in a healthy way. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in developing these skills. One vital skill for...
Teaching Students to Get Attention Respectfully: Activities and Discussions
Introduction One essential skill for students to learn is how to get someone's attention in a respectful and polite way. This is a vital aspect of social-emotional learning, as it fosters positive interactions and relationships among peers and educators. In this blog...
Teaching High School Students to Drive Conversations Forward
Introduction Conversations are an essential part of everyday life, and engaging in meaningful conversations is a crucial skill for high school students to develop. In this blog post, we will discuss how to teach students to drive or keep a conversation going by asking...