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Feelings Charades for Preschoolers
Access FREE SEL materials today Teaching preschoolers to recognize emotions is a crucial part of their social-emotional development. Everyday Speech offers a fun and engaging way to introduce this concept with a digital Feelings Charades for Preschoolers. This game...
Empathy-Themed Bulletin Board for Middle School
Access FREE SEL materials today Creating an empathy-themed bulletin board for middle school students can be a powerful way to reinforce key social-emotional skills. One of the most effective resources for teaching empathy and communication is the Think It or Say It...
Fill-in-the-blank Empathy Activity for High School
Access FREE SEL materials today Empathy is one of the most critical social-emotional skills students need to develop, especially during high school, when peer relationships and social interactions become more complex. Understanding and responding to others' emotions...
Perspective Taking Goal Poster for Elementary Students
Access FREE SEL materials today Perspective-taking is an essential social skill that helps students build empathy, understand different viewpoints, and foster positive interactions with their peers. Elementary school educators can play a crucial role in teaching this...
Poster for National Bullying Awareness Month
Access FREE SEL materials today As middle school educators, teaching students to recognize and handle bullying is a crucial part of fostering a supportive and safe environment. With National Bullying Awareness Month on the horizon, there's no better time to focus on...
Cyberbullying Activity for High School
Access FREE SEL materials today In today’s digital age, cyberbullying has become one of the most pervasive issues high school students face. As educators, it’s essential to equip students with the tools to recognize, handle, and prevent cyberbullying. Everyday Speech...
Bullying vs. Teasing Scenarios for Elementary Students
Access FREE SEL materials today Understanding the difference between teasing and bullying is crucial for elementary students. While teasing can sometimes be playful, it can also cross a line into hurtful territory, and distinguishing between the two is essential for...
Helping High Schoolers Handle Bullying
Access FREE SEL materials today Bullying is an issue that many high school students face, and its effects can be lasting and harmful. As educators, it's crucial to give students the tools they need to recognize bullying, understand its impact, and know how to respond...
Bullying Discussion for Middle Schoolers
Access FREE SEL materials today As a middle school educator, helping students navigate the complex social landscape of bullying is an essential part of fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Bullying doesn’t just disrupt the classroom dynamic—it can...
No-Prep Activities
Teaching the Importance of Sharing to Elementary Students
Introduction Sharing is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in the development of social-emotional learning among elementary students. It is important for children to learn how to share and take turns to cultivate positive relationships and interactions with...
Effective Classroom Communication Skills for Educators and Students
Effective communication is a crucial skill for both educators and students in the classroom. It promotes a positive learning environment and fosters successful interactions between teachers and students. This blog post will explore key communication skills, offer a...
Teaching Kindergarteners to Show Interest and Active Listening
As educators, we understand the importance of teaching social-emotional skills to our kindergarten students. One essential skill is showing interest and active listening in conversations. This not only helps build strong relationships but also creates a positive...
Positive Self-Talk: Helping Middle School Students Embrace Imperfection
Introduction Embracing imperfection is an essential part of the learning process. Middle school students often struggle with the fear of getting something wrong or not performing at their best. As educators, we can help them develop skills like positive self-talk,...
Dealing with Teasing: Tips and Activities for Middle School Educators
Introduction: Teasing is a common experience for everyone, and it can lead to feelings of sadness or anger. As an educator, it's essential to teach students how to cope with teasing effectively. In this blog post, we will discuss strategies that middle school students...
Thinking Before Speaking: A Guide for Educators in Special Education
Introduction As educators, one of our goals is to help students develop essential social skills that will enable them to navigate their social environment. An important aspect of this is teaching students the importance of thinking before speaking. This skill helps...
Teaching Cyber Skills for Online Messaging to Special Education Students
Introduction Online communication has become an essential part of our daily lives, and it's important for students in Special Education to develop their Cyber Skills. These skills help them navigate the digital world safely and effectively while building healthy...
Teaching PreK Students to Recognize Interest in Conversations
Introduction Teaching young children effective communication skills is an essential part of their development. One crucial aspect of communication is the ability to recognize when someone is interested in the conversation. This skill helps students build better...
Teaching Problem Solving Steps to High School Students: A No-Prep Activity
Introduction Problem-solving is an essential skill for navigating everyday challenges faced by high school students at school and at home. Teaching students the Problem Solving Steps can empower them to become better, more independent problem-solvers. This blog post...
Teaching Handwashing Skills: A Practical Activity for Special Education Students
Introduction Handwashing is an essential life skill that promotes health and well-being. For students in special education, learning proper handwashing techniques is crucial. In this blog post, we will discuss an engaging no-prep activity that educators can use to...
Teaching PreK Students Belly Breathing for Emotional Regulation
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of helping our students develop healthy ways to manage their emotions. One such technique, especially beneficial for PreK students, is belly breathing. This simple yet effective method of deep breathing can help...
Teaching Handwashing Skills in Special Education: A No-Prep Activity
Introduction Handwashing is an essential skill that students need to learn and practice regularly. For students in Special Education, teaching handwashing can also serve as an opportunity to incorporate principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). This blog post...
Teaching Personal Space to Special Education Students: Activities and Discussions
Introduction Educators working with special education students understand the importance of teaching social skills, including respecting personal space. Personal space is the invisible bubble around us that should be maintained when interacting with others. Teaching...
Teaching Small Talk Skills to Students in Special Education
Introduction Small talk is a crucial social skill that allows individuals to engage in short, polite conversations with others, especially when interacting with strangers or acquaintances. By teaching students in Special Education how to make small talk, we can help...
Box Breathing: A Powerful Technique for Middle School Students
Deep breathing is an essential skill that helps students maintain a calm state of mind, allowing them to think clearly and calmly. One such powerful technique is Box Breathing, a simple yet effective method for controlling worries, anger, and fears. In this blog post,...