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Understanding Masking and Supporting Neurodivergent Students
Understanding Masking and Supporting Neurodivergent Students

Masking is a common but often misunderstood behavior among neurodivergent students, impacting their well-being and social interactions. In schools, many students feel pressured to suppress their natural behaviors to fit in, but this can take a significant toll on...

A Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Schools
A Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Schools

For years, social skills instruction in schools has been built around compliance—teaching neurodivergent students to conform to neurotypical expectations. While often well-intended, this approach can inadvertently encourage masking, increase anxiety, and erode...

How to Bring Everyday Speech to Your District
How to Bring Everyday Speech to Your District

Everyday Speech transforms the way you teach social skills, helping students thrive while saving you valuable time. If you’re looking for ways to make this resource available to your entire team, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll share strategies to help you...

How Everyday Speech Empowers Student Support Teams
How Everyday Speech Empowers Student Support Teams

Student Support Teams play a critical role in fostering the social and behavioral growth of students. Everyday Speech is here to make this work simpler and more effective. With a no-prep social skills curriculum designed for busy professionals, we reduce prep time,...

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Building Strong Friendships: A Guide for Middle School Educators
Building Strong Friendships: A Guide for Middle School Educators

Introduction Friendships are an essential aspect of social-emotional development in middle school students. Friends provide support, happiness, and trust, all of which contribute to a positive school experience. By guiding students to build strong friendships,...

Teaching the Importance of Handwashing to Elementary Students
Teaching the Importance of Handwashing to Elementary Students

Introduction Handwashing is an essential skill that not only promotes good hygiene but also contributes to a healthy environment for everyone. It is important for educators to teach their students the significance of washing their hands, as well as when and how to do...

Teaching PreK Students to Change the Channel on Strong Emotions
Teaching PreK Students to Change the Channel on Strong Emotions

Introduction Strong emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness can fill our whole brain and make us choose poor decisions. Learning to control emotions, even strong ones, is an essential skill for students in their early years. By teaching them to "Change the...

Teaching Elementary Students the Importance of Answering Questions
Teaching Elementary Students the Importance of Answering Questions

Introduction Effective communication is a fundamental aspect of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). One key aspect of communication is teaching elementary students the importance of answering questions when asked. By doing so, they learn to be more considerate,...

PreK Educators: Introducing the Conversation Measuring Cup
PreK Educators: Introducing the Conversation Measuring Cup

Introduction Welcome to the world of the Conversation Measuring Cup, a valuable concept that helps PreK students understand how to balance their talking turns during conversations. The Conversation Measuring Cup teaches children to adjust the length of their responses...