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Thanksgiving Conversation Starters for Speech Sessions
Access FREE SEL materials today Thanksgiving is the perfect time to focus on connection, traditions, and meaningful conversations. Everyday Speech’s Thanksgiving Conversation Starters for Speech Sessions offers an engaging activity to help middle school students...
Helping Students Practice Communication Skills for the Holidays
Access FREE SEL materials today Holiday gatherings can be a challenging time for high school students, especially those learning to navigate complex social interactions. Everyday Speech’s “Thanksgiving: What Do You Say When?” interactive worksheet offers a practical...
Thanksgiving Friendship Activity
Access FREE SEL materials today Thanksgiving is the season of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. It’s also the perfect time to help students strengthen their social-emotional skills by exploring the concept of friendship. Everyday Speech’s Thanksgiving...
Thanksgiving Turkey Placemat Craft
Access FREE SEL materials today Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, gratitude, and togetherness, and what better way to engage students in these values than with a creative and meaningful craft? Everyday Speech’s Thanksgiving Turkey Placemat Craft is a fun and...
Elementary Gratitude Thanksgiving Activity
Access FREE SEL materials today Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to teach students about gratitude and appreciation. Everyday Speech offers a creative way to engage young learners with the Elementary Gratitude Thanksgiving Activity, featuring a Gratitude...
Thankfulness Craft Activity for Elementary Students
Access FREE SEL materials today In the spirit of Thanksgiving, educators have a wonderful opportunity to teach gratitude, empathy, and reflection. One fun and impactful way to engage students in this learning is through Everyday Speech’s Thankful Tree activity, an...
Engaging Digital Self-Regulation Game
Access FREE SEL materials today Looking for an interactive way to teach self-regulation? Everyday Speech offers an engaging digital self-regulation game perfect for middle school special education classrooms. In this adventure game, students help rescue skiers...
How Do You Feel Interactive Preschool Matching Activity
Access FREE SEL materials today Teaching preschoolers to recognize and understand emotions is a crucial part of their social-emotional development. Everyday Speech’s How Do You Feel Interactive Preschool Matching Activity offers a fun and interactive way to introduce...
Yoga for Kids: Free Worksheet and Video with Easy Yoga Poses
Download Free Mindfulness Activities Yoga, breathing exercises, and calming strategies for kidsHelping kids manage their energy and emotions can be a challenge. One effective way to support self-regulation, focus, and stress relief is through yoga for kids. By...
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,...