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Social-Emotional Benefits of Eating Family Dinner Together
In homes across the country, many Americans sit down at the dinner table each night as a family to enjoy each other’s company and a hot meal. This sacred tradition, often referred to as the ‘family dinner’, wasn’t truly formed until the late 18th century when dining...
The Importance of Setting Boundaries
Guest post by Laurel Mendoza, MA, CCC-SLP, in partnership with eLuma Online Therapy. A boundary is a limit you place on the behaviors of both yourself and other people. It is the way you communicate what is and isn’t acceptable, or how others should and shouldn’t...
Celebrating Black History Month in the Classroom
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements of many Black Americans who played central roles in U.S. history. February was chosen to celebrate Black History Month as it is the birth month of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and of...
How to Apply Love Languages in the Classroom
Valentine’s Day usually involves the exchanging of flowers, candy, and gifts between loved ones. It's a reminder to show appreciation for the important people in our lives, and it's also a fun reason to have a classroom party in February! ? Looking for Valentine's Day...
What Should You Do With Kids Who Are Bored at Home?
For many of us, 2020 included spending a significant amount of time quarantined at home. Without weekend plans with friends, travel, or even just the simple luxury of getting out of the house mask-less, we were forced to occupy our time in our homes, where that...
4 Tips to Cure the Winter Blues
It’s January. Getting out of bed in the morning is extra challenging and you can hardly remember the last time you saw the sun. Your New Year’s resolutions are piling up faster than the snow outside. The days are longer and colder and your mood reflects it. Welcome to...
Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) SEL Material
Martin Luther King Junior stood for understanding and equality. As an added bonus to this week's Material Mix Monday, we've also created a new activity for MLK Day that asks students what they can do to change the world for the better. Students...
Our Continued Commitment to Promoting Diversity
As we enter 2021, Everyday Speech remains committed to promoting diversity within our curricula and content materials and ensuring company-wide equity. Since our initial Equity Statement in September, Everyday Speech has taken several actionable steps to stay true to...
What Are Social Skills Worksheets
Social skills refers to an individual’s ability to interpret and use language and behavior to appropriately interact with others. Children and adolescents who present with social communication challenges often have difficulty participating in social settings,...
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