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Free Applying for a Job Lesson Plan
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Check out Everyday Speech's free applying for a job lesson plan for high schoolers! With Everyday Speech's Applying for a Job lesson plan, you can teach your high school students foundational skills needed before and during the...
Free Preschool Empathy Lesson
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Teaching preschoolers to recognize how others feel and show empathy is an important friendship and life skill. Use our free printable activity above and follow the lesson plan laid out below with tips and tricks for a fun preschool...
Free Identifying Feelings Lesson Plan
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Use our free identifying feelings lesson plan laid out in the post below to teach your elementary students how to recognize and label feelings. Download the free goal poster above for a great visual aid. What You'll Teach Identifying...
Free Empathy Worksheet for High School
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Check out Everyday Speech's free high school empathy worksheet! Empathy can be a challenging topic to teach, but with Everyday Speech's Empathy Essentials lesson plans, you can teach your high school students perspective-taking,...
Middle School Getting Ready to Date Lesson Plan
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Check out Everyday Speech's middle school Getting Ready to Date Lesson Plan for free! Talking to middle schoolers about whether or not they are ready to date is an important social skill topic for adolescents to acquire. With Everyday...
Free Spring Finger Puppet & WH-Questions Activity
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Try out this free spring finger puppet & WH-questions activity with your preschool and elementary students. This spring-themed craft is not only fun for students, but works on targeting listening comprehension and receptive...
Safe or Unsafe Behaviors Activity For Preschool
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Key Takeaways Teaching safe and unsafe behaviors is crucial for preschool students to form positive relationships. Ensure students are in a calm state of mind before starting the activity. Introduce the concept of safe and unsafe...
Keeping Hands to Yourself Lesson Plan
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Key Takeaways Teaching elementary students to keep their hands to themselves is crucial for developing social skills and positive relationships. Physical behaviors like hitting, biting, or kicking can be replaced with positive...
How to Teach Preschoolers to Resolve Conflict
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Teaching preschoolers to resolve conflict is an important social skill for students to acquire. With Everyday Speech's Handling Conflict with Friends lesson, students can learn to handle conflict in a simple, step-by-step process so...
No-Prep Activities
Teaching Good Sportsmanship: Activities and Discussions for Educators
Introduction As educators, it's important to teach students the value of good sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship is an essential life skill that helps students understand and respect the feelings of others, even during competitive situations. In this blog post, we will...
Teaching Apologizing and Accepting Apologies to Elementary Students
In this blog post, we will explore the importance of apologizing and accepting apologies as a crucial aspect of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Educators play a key role in helping elementary students develop these skills, which foster empathy, resilience, and...
Teaching Politeness When Declining Invitations to Elementary Students
Introduction Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is essential in helping students develop the skills they need to navigate social situations effectively. One particularly important skill is being polite when declining invitations. This skill helps students show respect...
Teaching High School Students the Skill of Being Tuned In
As educators, it's essential to help our high school students develop the ability to be aware of their own actions and the actions of others around them. This skill, known as being tuned in, allows students to adapt their behavior to different situations and settings,...
Unlocking Potential: The Importance of Listening to Teachers
Introduction As educators, one of our primary goals is to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in their lives. One of the most essential skills a student can acquire is the ability to listen effectively. Listening to their teacher is crucial for...
Switching Tracks: Teaching PreK Students to Handle Change Calmly
Introduction Change is a natural part of life, and learning to cope with change calmly is an essential skill for young children. Teaching PreK students to handle change can help them feel more comfortable and confident in unfamiliar situations. In this blog post, we...
Helping High School Students Handle Being Left Out: A Guide for Educators
Introduction Being left out is a common experience that affects everyone at some point in their lives, especially during high school. It can be hurtful and lead to negative thoughts and feelings. In this blog post, we will discuss strategies for helping high school...
Helping PreK Students Navigate Noisy Environments and Adapt to Change
Introduction Children, especially those in PreK, can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the noise and changes in their environment. In this blog post, we will explore strategies for helping young students cope with noisy situations and adapt to new circumstances using...
Two Sides: A Game to Teach Empathy and Understanding in Special Education
In this blog post, we will discuss an engaging and effective activity that helps students develop empathy and understanding towards others. This activity, called "Two Sides," is designed for educators working with students in Special Education and incorporates...
Positive Communication and Mindful Responses for Middle School Students
Introduction Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in the development of children and adolescents. One important aspect of SEL is teaching students how to communicate positively and mindfully with their peers. By learning to think before they speak and...
Reading the Room: A Crucial Skill for Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students not only academic skills but also social-emotional skills. One critical skill in social-emotional learning is the ability to Read the Room. This skill enables students to adapt their...
Keeping Hair Clean: A Key Aspect of Hygiene in Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction In the world of Social-Emotional Learning, the importance of personal hygiene, especially maintaining clean hair, cannot be overstated. For students in Special Education, understanding and following proper hygiene practices is essential for their social...
Handling Rejection: A Guide for Educators Working with Middle School Students
Introduction Rejection is a universal experience that can occur in various aspects of our lives, such as relationships or life events. When faced with rejection, individuals often experience emotions like sadness, disappointment, embarrassment, or anger. Rejection can...
Understanding Tone of Voice: An Engaging Activity for Middle School Students
Introduction In today's world, effective communication is essential for building strong relationships and navigating social situations. One key aspect of communication that often goes unnoticed is tone of voice. Tone of voice can drastically change the meaning of a...
Teaching Effective Communication Skills to Elementary Students
Introduction Effective communication is a critical skill for students to learn early in their lives. Proper communication helps students express themselves clearly, understand others, and build positive relationships. In this blog post, we will explore a no-prep...