Introduction Friendships play a significant role in our lives, especially during our formative years. As educators, it's essential to teach students the importance of choosing friends who are a good fit. This blog post will explore the concept of selecting friends...
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Including Everyone on the Playground: A Guide for Educators
Introduction In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of including everyone on the playground, regardless of interests, abilities, or personalities. We will also explore an activity that requires no preparation, discuss related skills, and provide next steps...
Repair the Conversation: An Engaging Activity for Effective Communication
As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our elementary students strong communication skills. Social-Emotional Learning plays a crucial role in helping children develop these abilities. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to an engaging activity...
Teaching Personal Space and Proximity in Special Education: Activities and Discussions
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...
Teaching Inclusiveness: Activities and Discussions to Promote Social Skills
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...
Understanding Miscommunication in Text Messages: Activities for Special Education Students
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...
Background Brief: A Game for Effective Storytelling and Communication
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...
Connected Comments: The Puzzle Pieces of Conversations
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...
Teaching Students When to Say “Sorry” – Strategies for Special Education Educators
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...