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Safe or Unsafe Cyber Skills Practice for Middle School
Safe or Unsafe Cyber Skills Practice for Middle School

Download Activity and Lesson Plan In today’s digital age, equipping middle schoolers with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world safely is more important than ever. As middle school counselors, you play a crucial role in this educational journey. This...

Elementary Problem-Solving Poster
Elementary Problem-Solving Poster

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Elementary school counselors, social workers, and psychologists play a critical role in teaching students essential life skills, and problem-solving is at the heart of these. This blog post provides a detailed lesson plan centered...

Taking Breaks Matching Activity for Preschool
Taking Breaks Matching Activity for Preschool

Download Interactive Activity For preschoolers, understanding how to manage overwhelming emotions by taking breaks is a vital skill. This blog post offers a detailed lesson plan centered around a preschool Taking Breaks Matching Activity, a printable PDF that helps...

Free Preschool Problem-Solving Visuals
Free Preschool Problem-Solving Visuals

Download Interactive Activity In the journey of early childhood development, teaching preschoolers self-regulation and problem-solving skills is pivotal. This blog post aims to provide early childhood special educators with a practical and engaging lesson plan,...

Interactive Check-In for Healthy High School Dating
Interactive Check-In for Healthy High School Dating

Download Activity and Lesson Plan In high school, students often begin to explore dating, but may not be equipped with the knowledge to navigate these relationships healthily. This blog post introduces a lesson plan tailored for high school counselors, featuring an...

Free Printable Feeling Emojis
Free Printable Feeling Emojis

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Emotional recognition and identification are crucial skills for elementary students, particularly those with unique learning or behavioral needs. This blog post offers a detailed lesson plan for special educators, centered around the...

Free Elementary Self-Advocacy Material
Free Elementary Self-Advocacy Material

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Teaching elementary students, especially those in special education, to advocate for themselves is a crucial skill. It empowers them to speak up for their needs and accommodations in the learning environment. This blog post offers a...

No-Prep Activities

Teaching the Art of Conversation Share to PreK Students
Teaching the Art of Conversation Share to PreK Students

Introduction The Conversation Share is a crucial skill for fostering healthy communication among young learners. It helps children understand the importance of balancing talking and listening in a conversation, ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to express...

Teaching Elementary Students to Observe and Understand Others
Teaching Elementary Students to Observe and Understand Others

In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of teaching elementary students to use their eyes to observe and understand what others are thinking and feeling. By helping students develop these skills, we can foster stronger social connections and a more empathetic...

Understanding Learning Styles: Helping Elementary Students Succeed
Understanding Learning Styles: Helping Elementary Students Succeed

Introduction Everybody learns differently, and our brains have unique learning preferences. These preferences are called learning styles, and it's important for educators to be aware of them to help students succeed. There are four main learning styles: visual,...

Teaching Kindergarten Students to Wait Patiently
Teaching Kindergarten Students to Wait Patiently

Introduction: Teaching young children the importance of waiting patiently is a crucial aspect of their social-emotional development. In this blog post, we will discuss the skill of waiting patiently and provide an engaging no-prep activity for educators to use in...

Boosting Self-Esteem and Self-Worth: A Guide for Educators
Boosting Self-Esteem and Self-Worth: A Guide for Educators

Introduction Self-esteem is the way individuals perceive and value themselves, which can be either positive or negative. Positive self-esteem enables us to respect ourselves, while self-worth is the belief that we are deserving of love and respect from others. These...