Collaboration is an essential skill for high school students. Whether they’re working on a group project, participating in team sports, or solving real-world challenges, they need to know how to work together, communicate effectively, and resolve conflicts...
Category: Lesson Plans
Nonverbal Communication Activity: Visual Referencing for Middle School
Download Activity and Lesson Plan As special educators, we understand the unique challenges middle schoolers face, particularly when it comes to nonverbal communication. Many students in this age group struggle with making eye contact during social interactions. While...
How to Help Students Manage Big Emotions with the Big Feelings Toolbox
Helping young students navigate big emotions is one of the most important and challenging aspects of teaching. Many students struggle to express feelings like frustration, disappointment, or anxiety in a productive way, leading to classroom disruptions or withdrawal....
How to Teach Students About Emotions with SocialMojis
Helping students recognize, express, and understand emotions is a crucial part of their social and emotional development. Many young learners struggle to identify their feelings or express them appropriately, which can lead to frustration, misunderstandings, and...
How to Teach Task Initiation in Elementary (Free Lesson Plan & Activity)
Download Free Executive Functioning Resources Teach skills like organization, planning, and task initiation with resources for interventions and whole-class lessons.Task initiation is a fundamental executive functioning skill that helps students start tasks without...
Executive Functioning Goals: Free Middle School Poster & Lesson Plan
Developing executive functioning goals is essential for middle school students, especially those in special education. This blog introduces a free executive functioning poster and lesson plan designed to improve organization, time management, and task prioritization....
How to Teach Executive Functioning in Elementary (Free Lesson & Worksheet)
Download Free Executive Functioning Resources Teach skills like organization, planning, and task initiation with resources for interventions and whole-class lessons.Developing executive functioning skills is essential for elementary students to manage emotions, stay...
Middle School Organizational Skills: Free Video Lesson & Lesson Plan
Download Free Executive Functioning Resources Teach skills like organization, planning, and task initiation with resources for interventions and whole-class lessons.Executive functioning skills are essential for success in school and beyond, and organizational skills...
New Year’s Goal Class Bulletin Board
Access FREE SEL materials today The start of a new year offers the perfect chance to unite your classroom under a shared goal. Everyday Speech’s New Year's Goal Class Bulletin Board activity encourages students to think collectively while also reflecting on their...