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Conversation Skills Activity for Middle School: Staying on Topic with Connected Comments
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Middle school students often struggle to stay on topic in conversation. They may jump from one idea to the next, repeat the same...
Pragmatics Activity for High School: Interactive Sarcasm Spinner
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Sarcasm can be tricky for students to recognize, and even harder to use effectively. Some students interpret sarcasm literally....
Digital Citizenship Activity for Middle School: Sharing on Social Media
Middle school is often when students begin to form habits around how they use technology to connect with others. As they explore group chats, texting, and social media, students need help developing digital judgment, empathy, and responsibility. The Sharing on Social...
Elementary Conversation Skills Lesson: How to Greet Others
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Learning how to greet others is one of the most important foundational conversation skills students can build. Whether saying hello...
Conversation Skills Activity for Preschool: Staying on Topic
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Preschool students are still learning how to participate in conversations in a meaningful way. They may respond impulsively, shift...
Conversation Skills Activity for Middle School: Shifting the Topic Spinner
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Students often need help recognizing how to manage the flow of a conversation. They may jump to new topics too quickly, stay stuck...
Conversation Skills Activity for High School: Conversation Drivers and Stoppers
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Many high school students need structured support to participate in reciprocal conversation. Even at this stage, it is common to see...
Online Communication Lesson for Middle School: How to Email a Teacher
Middle schoolers are expected to email teachers regularly, but few are taught how to do it well. Many students use the same tone with teachers that they would with friends. Others leave out key details or send emails that come off as abrupt or unclear. These...
Elementary Conversation Skills Poster: How to End a Conversation Respectfully
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Many students are taught how to start a conversation, but fewer are taught how to end one. That’s where this lesson comes in. Ending...
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Teaching Students to Read People’s Mood: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Reading people's mood is a crucial skill that helps students navigate social situations effectively. By observing facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice, students can better understand others' feelings and respond appropriately. This blog post will...
Wiggle and Jump Break: A Calming Corner Activity for Students
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of helping students develop their social-emotional skills, which include self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making. One essential aspect of this growth is teaching students how to release...
Teaching Elementary Students to Communicate Their Health Needs
Introduction Educators play a crucial role in fostering the social-emotional growth of their students. One essential skill for elementary students is recognizing and communicating their physical well-being, especially when they are not feeling well. This blog post...
Teaching Middle School Students to Make Plans with Friends
Introduction Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is an essential aspect of a student's development. One important skill in SEL is learning how to make plans with friends. This involves communication, collaboration, and empathy. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps...
Teaching Expected Voice Volume: An Essential Skill for Effective Communication
When students engage in conversations, it's crucial for them to maintain an expected voice volume. This means not talking too quietly or loudly, ensuring that they can be heard without yelling. In this blog post, we will discuss a no-prep activity to help students...
Getting Along with Siblings: Activities and Discussions for Educators
Introduction Siblings can be both a source of joy and frustration for children. As they grow up together, they learn how to navigate their relationships and develop essential communication skills. Educators play a crucial role in helping students understand the...
Teaching Students to Think Before They Speak: A Social-Emotional Learning Activity
Introduction In today's fast-paced world, it's crucial for students to develop strong social-emotional skills that help them navigate social situations. One such skill is learning to think before they speak, which can prevent hurtful comments and promote positive...
Teaching Students the Importance of Asking for Permission
When working with students in Special Education, it's important to teach them valuable social skills that will help them navigate their environment. One such skill is asking for permission before using shared resources or engaging in certain activities. In this blog...
Fork in the Road: An Interactive Conversation Skills Game for Elementary Students
Introduction As educators, we are always looking for engaging ways to teach our students valuable social skills. One essential skill is the ability to navigate conversations effectively. Introducing Fork in the Road, a creative game that helps elementary students...
Surfing the Waves of Conversation: Teaching Smooth Topic Transitions
Conversations should flow smoothly from one topic to another, allowing participants to engage and connect with each other. This blog post will provide educators with an overview of how to teach middle school students the art of smooth conversation transitions, a...
Using a Filter in Communication: The Two Sides Game for Educators
Introduction In the world of Social-Emotional Learning, it is crucial to teach students valuable communication skills that help them navigate social situations effectively. One such skill is using a filter, which involves deciding whether to think or say something...
Understanding Social Rules: Activities for Kindergarten Students
Introduction As educators, we know that every place we go has different social rules, and it's essential for our kindergarten students to learn how to adapt to these various environments. Teaching children to observe and follow social rules can help them build...
Teaching Conversation Skills to Elementary Students: Driving the Conversation Forward
Introduction Conversations are an essential part of our daily lives. For elementary students, developing conversation skills is crucial for building strong relationships and fostering social-emotional growth. One of the key aspects of a successful conversation is...
Developing Caring Skills for Students in Special Education
Being caring is essential for building strong friendships and family connections. It involves thinking about others in kind ways and taking actions to help them. Students in special education can benefit greatly from developing these skills, as it enables them to...
Teaching Kindergarten Students Hygiene and Sneezing Etiquette
Introduction Hygiene is an essential part of our daily lives, and teaching children about proper hygiene habits is crucial for their well-being. One of the most important aspects of hygiene is knowing what to do when we sneeze. Sneezing can spread germs, which can...
