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Teaching Preschoolers to Keep Personal Space
Teaching Preschoolers to Keep Personal Space

Access FREE SEL materials today As special educators, we understand that teaching preschoolers about personal space can be a challenging yet essential task. Maintaining personal space is a crucial social skill that sets the foundation for positive peer interactions...

Helping Elementary Students Learn to Follow a Classroom Routine
Helping Elementary Students Learn to Follow a Classroom Routine

Access FREE SEL materials today The back-to-school season is an exciting and crucial time for setting the tone for the entire school year. For elementary students, especially those with special needs, learning to follow a consistent classroom routine is essential....

Interactive IEP Activity for Middle School Students
Interactive IEP Activity for Middle School Students

Access FREE SEL materials today As a middle school special educator, guiding your students through the complexities of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be both challenging and rewarding. IEPs are crucial in ensuring that students with disabilities receive...

Teaching Elementary Students Safe Bus Behavior
Teaching Elementary Students Safe Bus Behavior

Access FREE SEL materials today As elementary educators prepare for the new school year, teaching elementary students safe bus behavior is essential. With students often relying on buses as their primary mode of transportation to and from school, it’s crucial that...

Back-to-School Elementary SEL Craft
Back-to-School Elementary SEL Craft

Access FREE SEL materials today As the back-to-school season approaches, elementary educators are always on the lookout for engaging activities that not only help students ease into the new school year but also foster a sense of community within the classroom. The...

Play Solutions Activity for Elementary Students
Play Solutions Activity for Elementary Students

Access FREE SEL materials today When it comes to teaching young children essential social skills, play is more than just fun—it’s a fundamental part of learning. For specialists, helping students navigate the complexities of social interactions during playtime can be...

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Teaching Students the Art of Compromise: A Guide for Educators
Teaching Students the Art of Compromise: A Guide for Educators

Introduction As educators, we understand that disagreements are a natural part of human interaction. One of the most valuable skills we can teach our students is the art of compromise. Compromising is a way to find common ground and resolve conflicts while maintaining...

Act It Out! Empathy Role-Playing Game for Elementary Students
Act It Out! Empathy Role-Playing Game for Elementary Students

Introduction Welcome to Act It Out!, a role-playing game designed to help elementary students develop empathy and understand the feelings of others. Empathy is a vital skill in social-emotional learning, allowing students to relate to one another's emotions and...

Teaching Kindergarten Students to Keep Calm and Follow the Group
Teaching Kindergarten Students to Keep Calm and Follow the Group

Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students how to adapt to different situations and handle their emotions in a healthy way. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in developing these skills. One vital skill for...

Teaching High School Students to Drive Conversations Forward
Teaching High School Students to Drive Conversations Forward

Introduction Conversations are an essential part of everyday life, and engaging in meaningful conversations is a crucial skill for high school students to develop. In this blog post, we will discuss how to teach students to drive or keep a conversation going by asking...

Teaching Effective Communication with the Conversation Stoplight
Teaching Effective Communication with the Conversation Stoplight

Introduction Educators working with elementary students often face the challenge of teaching effective communication skills. One effective method to help students develop these skills is the Conversation Stoplight. This concept helps students understand when to start...