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Free Applying for a Job Lesson Plan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 High School Students the Skill of Being Tuned In
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
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
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...

Reading the Room: A Crucial Skill for Social-Emotional Learning
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...

Teaching Effective Communication Skills to Elementary Students
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...