Introduction Educators working with PreK students often face the challenge of helping them self-regulate and manage their emotions. One effective way to do this is by engaging them in a calming activity that uses their senses. This approach is rooted in the principles...
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Teaching High School Students About the Importance of Good Hygiene
Introduction As educators, it is essential to teach high school students the importance of good hygiene. Maintaining proper hygiene not only keeps students healthy but also helps them feel more comfortable around others. By emphasizing the significance of daily...
Adapting to Schedule Changes: Skills and Activities for Middle School Students
Introduction As educators, we understand that some students thrive on routine and predictability. However, life is full of unexpected events, and it's essential for students to learn how to handle changes in their daily schedules. In this blog post, we'll explore an...
Teaching PreK Students to Manage Jealousy: Activities and Discussions
Introduction Jealousy is a natural emotion that children, as well as adults, experience. It's important for educators to teach young students how to manage their feelings of jealousy and channel them into positive actions. This blog post will explore a no-prep...
Teaching Conversation Skills with Drivers and Stoppers Bingo
Introduction Developing good conversation skills is essential for kindergarten students as they learn to interact with their peers and adults. One way to teach these skills is through the concept of Conversation Drivers and Stoppers. Conversation Drivers are...
Time Management Skills for Elementary Students Transitioning to Middle School
Introduction As elementary students transition to middle and high school, they experience increased independence. This new freedom comes with greater responsibilities, such as taking ownership of their time and learning how to budget it effectively. Time management is...
Teaching Problem-Solving Skills in Everyday Life: A Guide for Educators
Introduction Problems are an inevitable part of life, both at home and at school. They can arise from thoughtless actions or purely by accident. How we handle and react to these problems is crucial for our personal growth and well-being. As educators, it is essential...
Teaching Students to Advocate for Their Learning Accommodations
Introduction Every student has unique learning, social-emotional, and sensory needs. It is essential for educators to understand and accommodate these needs to ensure the success of each student. However, there may be instances when a student's needs are not being met...
Helping Students Understand the Importance of Diverse Conversations
Introduction In social situations, it's crucial for students to understand that people have diverse interests and not everyone wants to talk about the same topic all the time. By learning to engage in different conversations and respecting others' interests, students...