Incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into special education classrooms can help students navigate social situations with greater ease and confidence. One essential skill to teach is maintaining appropriate personal space and proximity during...
Introduction In today's world, it's crucial for students to develop strong social skills that will help them navigate their personal and professional lives. One such skill is inclusiveness, which refers to the practice of making everyone feel welcome and included in...
Introduction Texting is a popular, convenient, and enjoyable way to communicate with friends and family. However, understanding the meaning of text messages can sometimes be challenging, especially for students in special education. When we're texting, we don't have...
In this blog post, we will introduce an engaging activity called Background Brief, designed to help students develop effective storytelling and communication skills. By identifying missing background information in stories, students will learn the importance of...
Introduction In the realm of social-emotional learning, effective communication plays a vital role in fostering healthy relationships and understanding others. One essential aspect of effective communication is the ability to make connected comments during...
Introduction As educators, one of our goals is to help students develop social-emotional skills. An essential skill for students, especially those in special education, is learning when to say "sorry." Apologizing is a vital aspect of maintaining healthy relationships...
Introduction As educators, it's important to teach our students the skills they need to navigate social interactions effectively. One such skill is the ability to get someone's attention appropriately. This is especially important for Kindergarten students, as they...
Introduction Turn-taking is a fundamental social skill that kindergarten students need to learn in order to develop positive relationships with their peers. By practicing turn-taking, children learn to share, cooperate, and communicate effectively with others. This...
Introduction In the early stages of a child's development, learning to stay with the group is crucial for fostering positive social interactions and building strong relationships. This blog post will focus on an engaging no-prep activity for teaching PreK students the...
