Self-esteem plays a major role in how teens handle challenges, express themselves, and make decisions. But it doesn’t develop on its own. It’s built through small moments—when students reflect, speak up, or learn from a setback. This page offers no-prep,...
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Conversation Skills Activity for Middle School: Drive the Conversation
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Many middle school students can start a conversation, but continuing it can be a challenge. They might give short answers, go off...
Elementary Conversation Skills Lesson: Knowing When a Conversation is Over
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Knowing how to end a conversation is just as important as knowing how to start one. For many students, especially in early...
Elementary Conversation Lesson: How to Introduce Yourself
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Introducing yourself is one of the most important social skills children can build. It’s often the first step in forming a...
Conversation Skills Poster for Middle School: Using Humor and Sarcasm
Humor can help students connect with peers, express themselves, and feel more confident in social settings. It can also create misunderstandings, especially when tone, timing, or audience awareness are missing. Middle school is often the stage where students begin to...
Anti-Bullying Activities and Resources: Help Students Take Action
Teaching students to prevent bullying starts with clear language, real examples, and consistent practice. Many students understand that bullying is wrong, but they may not know what it looks like in real life. Some may confuse it with teasing or conflict. Others may...
How to Teach Online Communication Skills (with examples!)
Online communication is a daily part of students’ lives — yet the skills it requires are often overlooked in traditional social skills instruction. Whether students are emailing a teacher, texting a friend, or joining a group chat, the social expectations shift...
Teaching Digital Citizenship: Skills, Strategies, and No-Prep Resources
Digital citizenship isn’t just about screen time or internet safety rules — it’s about how students show up online. Whether they’re texting a friend, sharing a photo, or using AI for a class project, students are constantly making decisions that affect how they’re...
How to Help Students Manage Their Screen Time
Screens are a constant presence in students’ lives — shaping how they connect, cope, and communicate. But while most kids know how to use technology, far fewer understand how it affects their mental health. Many students rely on screens not just for entertainment or...