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Social Skill Lesson Plans and Articles
How Everyday Speech Supports Speech-Language Pathologists (with Example Videos & Games!)
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play an essential role in helping students develop social skills that impact every aspect of their lives. From fostering conversational abilities to teaching nonverbal communication and social problem-solving, SLPs address a wide...
How Everyday Speech Supports School Psychologists (with Example Videos & Games!)
School psychologists play a critical role in supporting students’ mental health and social development. From teaching emotional recognition to guiding students through self-regulation and decision-making, school psychologists address a wide range of challenges to...
How Everyday Speech Supports SPED Teachers (with Example Videos & Games!)
Special education (SPED) teachers play a critical role in equipping students with the social, academic, and functional skills they need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. From fostering self-regulation to supporting interpersonal growth, SPED teachers address a...
Navigating Scheduling Difficulties for SEL
Scheduling difficulties can often pose a challenge to the implementation of social and emotional learning (SEL) programs in both primary and secondary schools. However, with careful planning and creative solutions, educators can successfully navigate these challenges...
What to Expect from the Everyday Speech Pilot Program
Starting a pilot program is more than a trial—it’s a chance to see firsthand how Everyday Speech addresses common challenges educators face, like managing large caseloads, fostering collaboration across teams, and tracking student progress effectively in your...
How to Start a Pilot Program with Everyday Speech: A Step-by-Step Guide
Launching a pilot program might seem like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Everyday Speech, we’re here to support you every step of the way—from setting up accounts to providing training that fits your team’s schedule. Our goal is to make the process...
5 Examples of Effective Everyday Speech Pilot Programs
Everyday Speech pilots are designed to address real challenges that educators and administrators face every day across all tiers of instruction. Whether it’s lightening heavy caseloads, providing tools for whole-class lessons, or supporting collaborative teaching, our...
Woodford County Increases Prosocial Behaviors and SEL Knowledge with Everyday Speech
Executive Summary In the final quarter of the 2022-2023 academic year, Woodford County conducted an eight-week pilot of Everyday Speech’s digital curriculum. The program demonstrated significant improvements in students' social-emotional knowledge and prosocial...
What Are SEL Learning Standards?
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal law that allows states to independently decide how to account for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards in schools. Research demonstrates that standards-based instruction is essential for guiding the planning,...
No-Prep Activities
Helping PreK Students Recognize Stress & Learn Calming Strategies
In this blog post, we will explore the importance of helping PreK students recognize stress and learn calming strategies. We will discuss a no-prep activity for educators to use, provide discussion questions to stimulate further conversations, and mention related...
Teaching Elementary Students to Be Social Chameleons: Adapting to Different Situations
Introduction Being a Social Chameleon means that students can adapt and blend into any situation, no matter what is happening around them. This skill is essential for developing healthy relationships and effective communication. By tuning into their surroundings,...
Building Friendships: Strategies for Special Education Students
Introduction Friendship is a fundamental aspect of life, providing support, trust, and shared experiences. For students in special education, building friendships can be particularly beneficial for their overall well-being and social-emotional growth. This blog post...
Teaching PreK Students to Ask for Breaks and Calm Down: Strategies and Discussions
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our PreK students to recognize and manage their emotions. One essential skill to help students cope with challenging situations is learning to ask for a break and find appropriate ways to calm down....
Teaching Conversation Drivers and Stoppers: Activities and Tips for Middle School Educators
Introduction For middle school students, learning the art of conversation is an important part of their social-emotional development. Conversation Drivers are behaviors that keep a conversation going, while Conversation Stoppers are behaviors that can make a...
Adapting to Change: Helping PreK Students Switch Tracks When Plans Change
Change is a natural part of life, but for young children, it can be challenging and unsettling. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of adapting to change and provide educators with a no-prep activity, discussion questions, and related social-emotional...
Enhancing Conversations with Conversation Drivers: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Effective communication plays a crucial role in building relationships and fostering social-emotional learning. As educators, it is essential to teach students the importance of Conversation Drivers, which are behaviors that help drive a conversation...
Teaching Problem Solving Skills to Students: A Guide for Educators
As educators, we strive to teach our students valuable life skills that will help them navigate the world with confidence. One such skill is problem-solving, which enables students to identify, analyze, and resolve issues they may encounter. In this blog post, we will...
Tuning In: Building Awareness and Compassion in Elementary Students
Introduction Tuning in is a crucial skill that involves paying attention to our own needs and the needs of others. By developing this ability, we can better understand and respond to our emotions, as well as empathize with those around us. This blog post will explore...
Uncovering Disguised Thoughts: Activities and Strategies for Special Education
Introduction In everyday conversations, understanding the true meaning behind someone's words is essential for effective communication. For students in special education, recognizing and interpreting Disguised Thoughts can be particularly challenging. Disguised...
Teaching PreK Students to See from Others’ Point of View
Introduction Understanding that everyone has their own thoughts and feelings is a crucial skill for young learners. By teaching PreK students to see from others' point of view, we can help them develop empathy, problem-solving abilities, and stronger social...
How We Act in School Bingo: A Fun Activity for Middle School Educators
Introduction Welcome, educators! Today, we will be discussing a fun and engaging activity to help middle school students understand the importance of positive classroom behaviors. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning, this activity will promote an...
Teaching PreK Students to Ask for What They Need: Activities and Tips for Educators
Introduction As educators, it is essential to teach young students the importance of asking for what they need. This skill empowers children to communicate their needs effectively and helps them develop healthy relationships with their peers and adults. In this blog...
Staying Calm and Following the Group: Essential Skills for Elementary Students
In this blog post, we will explore the importance of teaching elementary students the valuable skills of staying calm and following the group when faced with unexpected situations or challenges. Through these skills, students can develop resilience, adaptability, and...
Teaching Students to Become Social Chameleons: Adapting to Different Situations
In today's world, the ability to adapt to different social situations is essential for success. This is especially true for students in Special Education, who may face unique challenges when navigating various environments. By teaching them to become Social...
