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Middle School Organizational Skills: Free Interactive Activity & Lesson Plan
Download Free Executive Functioning Resources Teach skills like organization, planning, and task initiation with resources for interventions and whole-class lessons.Strong organization skills are essential for middle school students. These skills are a key part of...
Free Preschool Thanksgiving Craft
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Thanksgiving is a special time to foster gratitude and appreciation, particularly in young learners. 'The Thankful Tree' is a free preschool Thanksgiving craft designed to engage preschoolers in a meaningful way, helping them...
Pre-K & Kindergarten Switching Tracks Goal Poster: Switching Tracks
Download 20+ Self-Regulation Activities for PK-12 No-prep tools to teach students how to stay calm, make thoughtful choices, and build emotional awareness. Download activities Smooth transitions are a foundational part of a successful classroom environment, especially...
Free Elementary Thanksgiving Craft
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Thanksgiving isn't just about feasts and parades; it's a time for reflection and gratitude. Special educators can bring this spirit into their classrooms with a fun and meaningful craft activity from Everyday Speech. Check out this...
Elementary School Perspective Taking Goal Poster: Understanding Others’ Point of View
Fostering perspective taking is a cornerstone of healthy peer interactions, classroom harmony, and long-term interpersonal growth in elementary-aged students. With early learners, foundational skills such as seeing situations from another person’s point of view are...
Preschool Feelings Detective Activity
Download Activity and Lesson Plan As early childhood and preschool educators, one of the most challenging aspects of the job is helping students navigate big feelings. Despite the challenge, one of the greatest gifts we can give our students is the beginning...
Free Interactive Job Interview Practice for High School Students
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Navigating the job market can be daunting for high school students, particularly those in special education programs. As educators, it's our role to demystify the process and prepare our students for success. This comprehensive guide...
Teaching Empathy in Middle School: Free Lesson Plan & Scenario Cards
Empathy is a key skill that helps middle school students navigate social interactions, build strong relationships, and foster a supportive school environment. Related resources: See our full list of social skills lessons. In this blog post, we will delve into a lesson...
Elementary School Staying Calm Activity: Emotion and Solution Choice Bar
Download 20+ Self-Regulation Activities for PK-12 No-prep tools to teach students how to stay calm, make thoughtful choices, and build emotional awareness. Download activities The elementary school years are a pivotal time for developing foundational skills that allow...
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Enhancing Communication Skills in Special Education Through Social-Emotional Learning
As an educator, it is essential to support students in special education in developing their communication skills. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles provide a valuable framework for fostering these skills. In this blog post, we will explore a no-prep activity...
Teaching Elementary Students to Be Social Chameleons: Adapting to Different Situations
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching students to adapt their behavior to different situations. In this blog post, we will discuss the concept of being a Social Chameleon, which means adjusting one's behavior to blend in and adapt to any...
Helping Kindergarteners Solve Problems and Express Emotions
Helping Kindergarteners Solve Problems and Express Emotions Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students valuable life skills. One of the essential skills for Kindergarten students is learning how to solve problems and express their...
Topic Radar: Engaging Middle School Students in Meaningful Conversations
Topic Radar: Engaging Middle School Students in Meaningful Conversations As educators, we strive to teach our students essential social-emotional learning skills to help them navigate their relationships and communicate effectively. One such skill is using Topic...
