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Classroom Routine Visual Poster
Classroom Routine Visual Poster

Access FREE SEL materials today Classroom routines play a crucial role in creating a structured and predictable environment where students feel safe and ready to learn. Especially for elementary students, having clear, consistent expectations helps reduce confusion...

Teaching Preschoolers to Start a Conversation
Teaching Preschoolers to Start a Conversation

Access FREE SEL materials today Teaching preschoolers to start a conversation can be challenging, especially when they're still developing their social and communication abilities. As educators, we understand the importance of equipping young students with...

Helping High Schoolers Cope with a Breakup
Helping High Schoolers Cope with a Breakup

Access FREE SEL materials today Breakups are a tough part of adolescence. For many high school students, navigating the emotional rollercoaster of a breakup can be overwhelming. As educators, you play a critical role in helping students build resilience, manage their...

Humor and Sarcasm for Middle Schoolers
Humor and Sarcasm for Middle Schoolers

Access FREE SEL materials today Middle school students are at a critical developmental stage where social skills and communication become increasingly important. One of the trickiest areas for them to navigate is understanding the appropriate use of humor and sarcasm....

Visual Poster to Promote Listening Skills
Visual Poster to Promote Listening Skills

Access FREE SEL materials today As elementary educators, fostering strong listening skills in young students is essential for creating a productive and respectful classroom environment. Listening plays a pivotal role in students' academic success and social-emotional...

Video Modeling Lessons on Riding the Bus
Video Modeling Lessons on Riding the Bus

Access FREE SEL materials today As elementary educators, teaching students about bus safety can be a challenge. Ensuring they understand the importance of safety while riding the school bus is crucial, but traditional methods may not always engage young learners....

Social-Emotional Learning Fall Craft Activity
Social-Emotional Learning Fall Craft Activity

Access FREE SEL materials today As preschool educators, instilling essential social-emotional skills in our youngest learners is one of our top priorities. Teaching concepts like gratitude and thankfulness at an early age not only helps children build positive...

Help Students Understand their IEP
Help Students Understand their IEP

Access FREE SEL materials today Self-advocacy is one of the most important skills high school students need, particularly those who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Learning to navigate their own IEP helps students take charge of their educational...

Helping High Schoolers Advocate for their Accommodations
Helping High Schoolers Advocate for their Accommodations

Access FREE SEL materials today Self-advocacy is an essential skill for high schoolers, especially for students who have specific learning needs and accommodations. Knowing how to effectively communicate one’s needs can be a game-changer in the classroom and beyond....

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Taking Responsibility: A Key Skill for Social-Emotional Learning
Taking Responsibility: A Key Skill for Social-Emotional Learning

Introduction Taking responsibility is a crucial aspect of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). It means being accountable for our actions, acknowledging our mistakes, and trying to fix them. When students take responsibility, they understand that their choices are their...

Teaching Good Hygiene Practices: A Guide for Educators
Teaching Good Hygiene Practices: A Guide for Educators

Good hygiene is essential for maintaining our health and ensuring that we have positive social interactions. As educators, it's important to promote good hygiene habits among students, so they can develop lifelong routines that keep them healthy and make others feel...