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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
No-Prep Activities
Understanding and Preventing Bullying: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Bullying is a harmful behavior that can have lasting effects on individuals, especially students in special education settings. As educators, it's crucial to understand the different types of bullying and teach our students how to recognize and prevent...
Teaching Trust and Confidentiality: The Importance of Keeping Secrets
Introduction Trust and confidentiality are essential components of building healthy relationships. When someone shares a secret with us, it demonstrates their trust in our ability to keep their confidence. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of secrets and...
Adapting to Social Situations with the Voice Scale: A Guide for Educators
Introduction As educators, it's essential to teach our students the necessary skills to adapt to various social situations. One crucial aspect of being a social chameleon is recognizing and adjusting the volume of our voices. The Voice Scale is a valuable tool that...
Enhancing Cyber Skills in Texting for PreK Students: Activities and Discussions
Introduction Texting is an important mode of communication in today's digital age, especially for young learners. However, it can be confusing due to the absence of facial expressions and tone of voice, leading to misunderstandings. To navigate these tricky...
Act It Out! Role-Playing Game for Elementary Educators to Teach Body Language
Introduction Welcome to Act It Out!, a role-playing game specially designed for elementary educators to teach students about body language. Through this engaging activity, students will learn how their bodies can affect the messages they send to others and improve...
Teaching Students to Identify Interest in Conversations: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction As educators working with students in special education, one of the important skills we can teach is the ability to recognize when someone is genuinely interested in a conversation. This skill is critical for building strong social connections, fostering...
Teaching Responsibility and Handling Frustration: An Activity for Special Education Students
Introduction In life, everyone has to do things they don't want to do. Adults might have to go to work, and students need to go to school. We all have responsibilities, even if we don't like them. In this blog post, we will discuss an activity that helps students in...
Teaching PreK Students to Be the Bigger Person: Activities and Discussions
Introduction As educators, we strive to teach our PreK students valuable life skills that will help them navigate the challenges they may face. One of these essential skills is learning to be the bigger person in difficult situations. When others make us angry or...
Developing Close Friendships: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Close friendships play a crucial role in our lives, providing emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging. For students in special education, developing these friendships can be challenging, but with the right guidance and support, they can...
Teaching PreK Students to Manage Stress with Deep Breathing Techniques
Introduction In today's fast-paced world, even young children can experience stress and anxiety. As educators, we can help them develop healthy coping strategies to manage these emotions. One such technique is deep breathing, which can be easily incorporated into the...
Empowering Independence: Fostering Self-Reliance in Special Education Students
Introduction Gaining independence is a crucial aspect of personal growth that positively impacts self-esteem, confidence, and opportunities for learning. As students grow up, they increasingly rely less on others and take the initiative to do things on their own. For...
Calming Strategies for Students in Special Education: Activities and Discussion Questions
Introduction Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is an essential aspect of education, especially for students in special education. Teaching calming strategies and self-regulation techniques can help students better manage their emotions and behavior. In this blog post,...
Teaching the Skill of Asking a Friend to Play: Activities and Discussion Questions
In this blog post, we will explore the essential skill of asking a friend to play, which is a crucial aspect of Social-Emotional Learning. We will provide you with a no-prep activity, discussion questions, related skills, and next steps to help educators teach this...
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
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...