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Middle School Maintaining Conversation Lesson
Middle School Maintaining Conversation Lesson

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Introduction We have crafted a maintaining conversation lesson plan for middle school students, designed with straightforward, engaging strategies for your classroom routine. Identifying the Challenges Many factors could make it hard...

Free Elementary End-of-Year Reflection PDF
Free Elementary End-of-Year Reflection PDF

Download Activity and Lesson Plan To have your elementary students reflect on their school year, celebrate all of their accomplishments, and prepare for the year ahead make sure to download this free elementary End of Year Reflection PDF. Teaching End-of-Year...

Free High School Handling Rejection PDF
Free High School Handling Rejection PDF

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Teaching high schoolers to handle rejection is an important social skill to acquire. With Everyday Speech's handling rejection lesson, students can learn to successfully navigate and handle the rejection all teenagers will face. This...

Free Middle School Self-Advocacy Material
Free Middle School Self-Advocacy Material

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Teaching middle schoolers to self-advocacy is an important social skill to acquire. With Everyday Speech's self-advocacy lesson, students can learn to independently advocate for themselves and honor their strengths in order to respect...

Free Elementary Self-Advocacy Lesson Plan
Free Elementary Self-Advocacy Lesson Plan

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Teaching elementary students to advocate for themselves is an important social skill to acquire. With Everyday Speech's self-advocacy lesson, students can learn to independently advocate for themselves in order to respect their own...

Solving Problems on the Playground Lesson Plan
Solving Problems on the Playground Lesson Plan

Download Activity and Lesson Plan One of the social skills we can teach our elementary students is problem-solving skills to be a good sport on the playground. Playground activities often involve social interactions that can be challenging for some students. However,...

Think Before Speaking for Middle School
Think Before Speaking for Middle School

Download Activity and Lesson Plan It is important to teach middle school students how to think before they speak, especially when it comes to saying hurtful things. Download the free activity above and use the accompanying lesson...

Free Elementary Showing Respect PDF
Free Elementary Showing Respect PDF

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Teaching elementary students to show respect to others is an important social skill for them to acquire. With Everyday Speech's Showing Respect lesson, students can learn to be respectful of their peers and follow school rules. To...

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The Power of Belly Breathing: A Soothing Tool for School Counselors

The Power of Belly Breathing: A Soothing Tool for School Counselors The Power of Belly Breathing: A Soothing Tool for School Counselors Stress and overwhelming feelings are ubiquitous, affecting both educators and students alike. As a school counselor, teaching your...