Introduction Effective communication is an essential skill for students to develop. It enables them to express their thoughts and feelings, as well as understand others. One crucial aspect of communication is considering the listener's perspective. When sharing a...
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Enhancing Communication in Relationships for Middle School Students
Introduction Healthy and happy relationships are built on effective communication. Clear communication helps to avoid misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and confusion. This blog post focuses on improving communication in relationships for middle school students. We...
Teaching Special Ed Students to Keep Calm and Follow the Group
Introduction For students in Special Education, navigating social situations can be challenging. Learning how to keep calm and follow the group when things don't go as expected is an essential skill for these students. In this blog post, we will discuss a no-prep...
Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills with the Solve It Game for Special Education Students
In this blog post, we will explore the Solve It game, a step-by-step approach to problem-solving designed for educators working with special education students. This game helps students develop their ability to identify problems, evaluate their size, brainstorm...
Teaching PreK Students to Line Up: A No-Prep Activity and Discussion Guide
Introduction Learning to line up is an essential skill for young students. It helps them understand the importance of following directions, respecting others, and maintaining order in the classroom. In this blog post, we'll discuss a no-prep activity designed to help...
Elementary Conversation Skills Lesson: Sharing a Conversation
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Young students often think of conversation as just taking turns talking, but there’s more to it. Learning how to truly share a...
Middle School Executive Functioning Strategies: Free Printable Lesson Plan
Download Free Executive Functioning Resources Teach skills like organization, planning, and task initiation with resources for interventions and whole-class lessons.By middle school, students are expected to be able to plan, prioritize, and organize their work, skills...
Teaching the On Purpose Plan: A Practical Social-Emotional Learning Skill for Educators
Introduction It can be challenging for elementary students to understand the difference between actions that are done on purpose and those that happen accidentally. The On Purpose Plan is a valuable tool that helps students distinguish between these two types of...
Teaching Elementary Students to Understand Thoughts by Following Eyes
Introduction As educators, one of our goals is to help students develop effective communication and social skills. An essential aspect of this is understanding what others are thinking, which can often be deduced by observing their eye movements. In this blog post, we...