Introduction Learning to accept both victories and defeats with grace is an essential life skill for all individuals. For students, being a good sport not only makes games and activities more enjoyable, but it also helps them develop strong social-emotional skills....
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Teaching Problem-Solving and Cooperation Skills to Students
Introduction As educators, we strive to help our students develop essential life skills. Problem-solving and cooperation are two crucial skills that can help students navigate social situations and maintain healthy relationships. In this blog post, we will explore a...
Teaching Conversation Drivers and Stoppers: Guess What Happens Next Activity
Introduction Teaching high school students the importance of Conversation Drivers and Conversation Stoppers is crucial for their social-emotional development. Conversation Drivers are essential for maintaining and progressing a conversation, while Conversation...
Teaching Turn-Taking in Conversation for Special Education Students
Introduction Communication is a vital skill in everyday life, and taking turns during conversations is an essential aspect of effective communication. For students in Special Education, learning to take turns while talking can be challenging. In this blog post, we...
Teaching Middle School Students to Think Before They Speak: Two Sides Activity
Introduction Encouraging students to think before they speak is an essential skill in Social-Emotional Learning. By teaching them to consider if their thoughts are kind and helpful before expressing them, we can promote a more respectful and understanding environment....
Understanding Voice Pitch and Tone in Social-Emotional Learning
As educators, we know that effective communication is a critical component of social-emotional learning. One key aspect of communication is understanding how voice pitch and tone can impact the meaning of our words. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of...
Teaching Teamwork and Collaboration Skills to Elementary Students
Introduction Teamwork and collaboration are essential skills for students to develop, as they help build strong relationships and improve problem-solving abilities. In this blog post, we will explore an easy-to-implement activity that encourages teamwork and...
Teaching Tone of Voice to Kindergarten Students: A Guide for Educators
Teaching young children about tone of voice is essential for developing their social-emotional skills. This blog post will provide educators with a no-prep activity, discussion questions, and additional resources to help Kindergarten students understand how their tone...
Teaching the Importance of Eye Contact in Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction Eye contact is a foundational aspect of communication and plays a significant role in social-emotional learning. It helps us connect with others, express our feelings, and demonstrate that we are actively engaged in conversations. In this blog post, we...