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Middle School Friendship Skills Activity: Handling Change with Friends
Navigating friendships in middle school can be both rewarding and extremely challenging for students. Changes such as friends drifting apart, forming new connections, or dealing with misunderstandings occur frequently at this age. As clinicians supporting students in...
Pre-K & Kindergarten Perspective Taking PDF: Being a Flexible Thinker
Supporting early learners as they develop essential social skills sets the stage for both classroom harmony and individual growth. The pre-K and kindergarten years are pivotal for acquiring foundational abilities that students will draw upon throughout their academic...
Free Worksheet on Managing Time at Work
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Balancing school and a part-time job can be challenging for high school students, especially those with unique learning needs. As high school special educators, it’s imperative to equip our students with effective time management...
Interactive Building Confidence Goal Poster Activity
Download 30+ Printable Social Skills Posters Ready-to-use visuals for emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and more Download Interactive Activity As educators, one of the most important life skills we can teach our students is confidence in themselves. That’s why...
Elementary Self-Controller Scanner Video Lesson: Finding Strategies that Work for You
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 Emotional awareness and self-regulation are foundational skills for students in elementary...
Free Relationship Check-In Worksheet for High School
Download Activity and Lesson Plan It's essential for our students to understand that healthy relationships require communication, understanding, and periodic reflection. One effective way to ensure healthy dating habits is through a "Relationship Check-In." High...
Elementary Play Skills Activity: Inviting Others to Play
Inviting other children to play is one of the most important early steps in building and maintaining friendships. In elementary settings, playground interactions set the stage for how students connect, support one another, and create an inclusive school community....
Middle School Staying Calm Goal Poster: Visual Tool for Self-Regulation
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 Middle school is a dynamic period marked by transitions, new academic expectations, and...
Free Elementary Apple of My Eye Appreciation Craft
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily routines, the acts of saying "thank you" and expressing gratitude often become overlooked. For elementary students, acknowledging the role caregivers play in their lives is pivotal for...
No-Prep Activities
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...
