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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...
Asking Friends to Hang Out Lesson Plan
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Are your high school social skills group working on making plans with friends? We have tons of no-prep resources to help you teach these lessons! Click the button above or this link for our free worksheet and lesson plan! Asking...
Middle School Situational Awareness Activity: Chameleon Catcher
Effective classroom practice includes supporting students as they develop their awareness of social and physical cues. Middle schoolers often face rapidly changing social landscapes, unfamiliar routines, and increased expectations for independence. Building...
Elementary Situational Awareness Poster: Social Chameleon Poster
Situational awareness is an essential social skill for elementary students. It enables children to recognize and appropriately respond to the unwritten expectations and social cues in any environment. One effective tool for teaching this foundational concept is the...
Understanding Feelings Lesson Plan PDF
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Understanding Feelings is one of the most important skills we learn. Use our free Lesson Plan PDF to have a no-prep lesson ready to go for your preschool students or early learners! Teaching Understanding Feelings to Preschool...
Free Cyber Skills Activity
Download Activity and Lesson Plan In need of a resource for teaching cyber skills to your middle school students? Look no further, download our free cyber skills activity! Teaching Cyber Skills to Middle School Students You can successfully teach Cyber Skills with the...
Free Elementary Conversation Topics Activity
Download Activity and Lesson Plan In need of a resource for teaching conversation topics to your elementary students? Look no further, download our free elementary conversation topics activity material! Teaching Conversation Topics to Elementary Students You can...
No-Prep Activities
Solve It: A Step-by-Step Problem-Solving Game for High School Students
Introduction High school students often face challenges in their relationships and daily lives. To help them navigate these situations more effectively, it’s important to teach them valuable problem-solving skills. In this blog post, we will introduce a game called...
Read the Room: A Game for Developing Social-Emotional Skills
In today's fast-paced world, it's essential for students to develop strong social-emotional skills. One critical aspect of these skills is the ability to 'read the room,' or adapt their behavior to different situations. This blog post will explore the concept of...
Teaching High School Students the Think It or Say It Skill
In today's world, it's essential for high school students to learn the importance of being considerate and mindful of their words. The Think It or Say It skill is a valuable tool for young adults as they navigate social situations and develop meaningful relationships....
Belly Breathing: A Calming Technique for Busy Minds
Introduction In today's fast-paced world, it's common for both educators and students to feel overwhelmed or mentally overloaded. This mental clutter can feel like dark stormy clouds, making it difficult to focus and navigate through the day. One effective way to...
Understanding Relationships with the Relationship Ruler: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction As educators, we know that teaching students about different levels of relationships is crucial for their social growth and development. The Relationship Ruler is an essential tool for helping students understand the various layers of relationships and...
Teaching Empathy to High School Students: Activities and Discussions
Introduction Empathy is a crucial skill that helps us connect with others and form meaningful relationships. It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, often referred to as "putting yourself in someone else's shoes." Teaching empathy to high...
Teaching PreK Students the Importance of Following the Group
As educators, we know that teaching our young students the importance of following the group is essential for their social development. This blog post will provide you with an easy-to-follow activity, discussion questions, and related skills to help your PreK students...
Teaching High School Students to Communicate and Resolve Conflicts
Introduction High school students often face challenges when it comes to understanding their friends' perspectives and resolving conflicts. Miscommunication and misunderstandings can lead to arguments that damage relationships. This blog post will focus on teaching...
Teaching PreK Students the Impact of Tone of Voice on Anger Expression
Introduction Helping young children understand the role of tone of voice in expressing emotions, especially anger, is crucial for their social-emotional development. By recognizing and managing their tone of voice, students can communicate more effectively and build...
Teaching Conversation Sharing Skills for Balanced Communication
Introduction In a successful conversation, it is essential for participants to share the talk time evenly. This ensures that everyone has an opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings and fosters a more engaging and inclusive communication environment. In this...
Teaching Kindergarten Students About Eye Contact and Visual Referencing
Introducing kindergarten students to the concept of eye contact and visual referencing can help them develop essential communication skills. This blog post will provide educators with an easy-to-implement activity, discussion questions, and related skills to enhance...
Effective Teamwork in Group Projects: A Social-Emotional Learning Approach
Introduction In today's collaborative world, effective teamwork is essential in the classroom and beyond. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into group projects, educators can help students develop essential skills such as communication,...
Teaching Fairness and Friendship Skills to Students in Special Education
Introduction Incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning in our classrooms is essential, especially when working with students in Special Education. One crucial skill to instill in our students is the concept of fairness in friendships. Being fair means...
Teaching Interview Etiquette: Essential Social-Emotional Skills for Students
Introduction As educators, it's our responsibility to prepare students for success in all aspects of life. One crucial skill they will need is interview etiquette. In this blog post, we will discuss how to teach this important social-emotional skill to students,...
Teaching Elementary Students to Stay on Topic in Conversations
Introduction One of the essential skills for effective communication is staying on topic during conversations. For elementary students, learning to maintain the focus of a discussion can be challenging, but it is a crucial aspect of social-emotional learning. This...