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Interactive Building Confidence Goal Poster Activity
Download Interactive Activity As educators, one of the most important life skills we can teach our students is confidence in themselves. That’s why we’ve created this free interactive building confidence goal poster activity for elementary students! In this post,...
Free Interactive Cyber Skills Activity for Middle Schoolers
Download Activity and Lesson Plan As middle school educators, we recognize the increasing need to equip our students with essential cyber skills. With the digital landscape rapidly evolving and becoming a significant part of students' lives, understanding cyber safety...
Free Elementary Handling Change Lesson
Navigating the emotional waves of the classroom is a daily reality for elementary students. As special educators, teaching them how to self-regulate using tools like Everyday Speech's "Self-Controller Scanner" can be game-changing. Keep reading for a free elementary...
Free Relationship Check-In Worksheet for High School
Download Activity and Lesson Plan It's essential for our students to understand that healthy relationships require communication, understanding, and periodic reflection. One effective way to ensure healthy dating habits is through a "Relationship Check-In." High...
Free Preschool Sharing Play Ideas Worksheet
Download Activity and Lesson Plan The preschool years are a time of rapid growth, not just physically and mentally, but socially as well. One of the cornerstones of social development in these formative years is the art of sharing. As educators, we're in a unique...
Inviting Others to Play Free Interactive Activity
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Inviting others to play is not just an act of kindness, but also a crucial social skill that every elementary student should acquire early on. Through play, students learn cooperation, communication, and empathy. But how do we teach...
Free Staying Calm Goal Poster
Download Activity and Lesson Plan In middle school, students navigate an ocean of emotions, fluctuating hormones, peer pressures, and academic challenges. As educators, equipping them with tools to stay calm amidst the chaos is paramount. With the Free Staying Calm...
Free Bullying Vs. Teasing Discussion for Elementary Students
Download Activity and Lesson Plan With school back in full swing, teachers have an amazing opportunity to foster not only academic growth but emotional and social development in their students. One crucial area of focus is bullying prevention. October is National...
Free High School Problem-Solving Activity
Download Activity and Lesson Plan In an ever-evolving collaborative world, high school students need more than just individual problem-solving skills. They must also be adept at problem-solving in groups. Check out this lesson plan and free high school problem-solving...
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,...