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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By high school, students are forming strong opinions—about the world, their peers, and themselves. But often, the loudest internal voices are critical ones. Teens may struggle to see what makes them unique or valuable. The I Love Who I Am spinner activity helps...
Rejection is a normal part of growing up. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to handle—especially for high school students still developing their sense of identity, value, and resilience. Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a social slight, or a disappointing outcome,...
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Preschoolers are still learning how to ask and answer basic WH-questions. They may answer “where” when asked “who,” or get stuck...
Teens spend a huge portion of their lives online—but they’re not always prepared for what happens there. Messages can be misread, group chats can turn mean quickly, and social media posts can escalate in ways that leave real damage. The Cyberbullying Scenarios...
