Introduction Everyone makes mistakes, including adults like parents and teachers. It's important for students to learn how to correct someone without being disrespectful or hurting their feelings. This blog post focuses on teaching middle school students the...
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Enhancing Connected Play and Social-Emotional Learning in PreK Classrooms
Introduction Connected play is an essential skill for young students to develop strong social-emotional learning foundations. When children learn to connect their play with others, they enhance their communication, cooperation, and empathy skills. This blog post will...
Teaching Effective Communication with the Conversation Stoplight
Introduction Educators working with elementary students often face the challenge of teaching effective communication skills. One effective method to help students develop these skills is the Conversation Stoplight. This concept helps students understand when to start...
Teaching Kindergarten Students to Stay Calm and Focused Amidst Distractions
Introduction As educators, we understand that our young students can easily get distracted, especially when their peers are not following the rules. Teaching them how to stay calm and focused in such situations is an essential skill to help them navigate their...
Changing the Channel on Strong Emotions: Strategies for Special Education Students
Introduction Strong emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness can fill our brain and freeze our decisions. When strong emotions take over, it can feel impossible to think about all our options and choose the right one. To make good decisions, we need positive...
Brain Breaks: Energizing and Relaxing Activities for Improved Focus
In today's fast-paced world, educators are constantly looking for ways to help students stay focused and engaged in the learning process. One effective strategy is to incorporate brain breaks into the classroom routine. These short activities can help students...
Teaching Problem-Solving Skills with the Solve It Game
Introduction Problem-solving is a crucial life skill that helps children navigate through various challenges they may encounter. The Solve It game is a fun and interactive way to teach elementary students how to tackle problems step by step. This game focuses on...
Teaching Effective Communication Skills to Special Education Students
Introduction Effective communication skills are essential for students in Special Education. One of the key aspects of communication is learning how to get someone's attention before speaking to them. This not only helps ensure that the listener is paying attention...
Encouraging an Open Mind in Kindergarten Students | Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction Change is a constant in school, especially for kindergarten students. They experience changes in schedules, teachers, activities, and locations. Helping students adapt to these changes is essential for their growth. One way to foster adaptability is by...