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How to Best Implement SEL as a Social Worker
As a school social worker, social-emotional learning is, and has always been, the heart of your role. As the link between the home, school, and community, your expertise in SEL is a crucial tool in supporting whole-child development. If you’re reading this, you may be...
Will AI Chatbots Destroy School?
“Please summarize Moby-Dick for my upcoming book report,” I wrote. In under five seconds, ChatGPT had generated an answer that I could turn in for at least a B. Best of all, I didn’t have to read all 427 pages of Moby-Dick. I also didn’t have to research, reflect, or...
The Best Times of Day to Teach SEL
Odds are you’ve heard the buzz around SEL if you’re an educator. And while there’s no denying the importance of teaching SEL and its significant impacts on students’ academic success and well-being, that doesn’t mean it is easy to teach or implement. According to...
Why Is It Important To Teach SEL in Schools?
Schools across the nation are experiencing challenges like never before. Rising mental health issues, teacher burnout and shortages, and students feeling unprepared for life after high school are just a few of the challenges that schools are struggling to address....
My School District Has an SEL Initiative! Now What?
Picture this: You are a school administrator or department lead tasked with finding the best SEL Curriculum for your school or district. You might be feeling excited, stressed, and maybe a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered and have done it all...
How To Fit SEL Into Your School Day
By now, we all know that implementing SEL instruction into the school day is important. But, did you know that it is just as important to embed SEL teaching throughout the school day? The school environment, and most academic blocks, provide an important opportunity...
January 2023 Content Update
Happy New Year, Everyday Speechies! We have a bunch of new and exciting things to ring in 2023! Let’s take a look! This month, we are adding materials to our Play Skills and Switching Tracks goals! For our new Play Skills materials you will find elementary videos, and...
Social Skills Video Lesson to Teach Pre-K and K Students to Communicate Feelings
Communicating how we feel is a crucial skill for our pre-K and K learners!In this post, we’ll share an easy no-prep lesson you can use with your pre-k and k learners to teach and model how they can communicate their feelings!When we encourage our students to...
How To Teach SEL as a General Education Teacher
As a general education teacher, you are the key to nurturing schoolwide social-emotional learning (SEL). If you’re reading this, congratulations on taking this first step toward promoting SEL in your school and classroom! Understandably, you may be feeling...
No-Prep Activities
Empathy Essentials: Putting Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes
Empathy is a crucial skill for forming meaningful relationships and connecting with others. It involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person, often referred to as "putting yourself in someone else's shoes." In this blog post, we will explore the...
Teaching Middle School Students the Right Way to Interrupt
Introduction Interrupting, or speaking when someone else is already talking, can lead to negative feelings and misunderstandings. As educators, it's essential to teach middle school students the difference between a good and a not-so-good way to interrupt. This blog...
Teaching Problem-Solving Skills with the Solve It Game for Special Education Students
Introduction Helping students learn problem-solving skills can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Problem-solving is a crucial life skill, and for students in Special Education, it can be particularly beneficial in navigating their day-to-day lives. In this...
Teaching the Relationship Ruler through Guess What Happens Next Activity
Introduction The Relationship Ruler is a valuable concept that helps students understand how to navigate different types of relationships in their lives. By learning how to act around various people based on the closeness of their relationships, students can build...
Teaching the Art of White Lies: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is an essential aspect of education, especially in special education settings. One skill that can be beneficial for students to learn is the concept of telling a white lie. A white lie is a small untruth told to spare...
Building Strong Friendships in High School: A Guide for Educators
Introduction Fostering strong friendships among high school students is crucial for their social and emotional growth. As educators, we can help students develop the skills required for building meaningful connections. These skills include learning about others,...
The Two W’s: Teaching Small Talk Skills for Better Connections
Introduction Small talk is an essential social skill that helps us connect with others and create a positive atmosphere. It's a short conversation that usually occurs when we see someone we know, such as before school or at social events. To help students develop this...
Act It Out! A Role-Playing Game to Teach Empathy in the Classroom
Introduction Welcome to a blog post about Act It Out!, a role-playing game designed to help students develop empathy by acting out different social situations. Empathy is a crucial skill that allows us to understand and relate to the feelings of others. By seeing...
Teaching Self-Control to PreK Students: Activities and Discussions
Introduction Self-control is an essential skill for PreK students as they navigate various social situations and learn to regulate their emotions. It involves the ability to refrain from impulsive behaviors, such as calling out in class or reacting negatively to a...
Background Brief: Enhancing Storytelling and Communication Skills
High school students often face challenges when it comes to effective communication, especially in storytelling. One of the key aspects of storytelling is providing the necessary background information to ensure that the listener can fully understand and appreciate...
Dealing with Rejection: Strategies for High School Educators
Introduction Rejection is a natural part of human life, experienced by everyone at different times and in various forms. As educators, it's important to teach high school students how to handle rejection, whether it's small, medium, or big. Social-Emotional Learning...
Self-Advocacy with Friends: Empowering Middle School Students
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our middle school students the skill of self-advocacy with friends. This essential ability allows them to communicate their needs, thoughts, and feelings while fostering healthy relationships. It...
Teaching Conversation Skills for Students in Special Education
Introduction Starting conversations can be challenging for many students, especially those in Special Education. Teaching students the necessary skills to engage in conversations is crucial for their social-emotional development. This blog post focuses on a...
Teaching Students to Recognize and Manage Anger Through Tone of Voice
Understanding and managing anger is an essential aspect of social-emotional learning. In this blog post, we will explore an activity to help students recognize and manage anger through tone of voice. We will also discuss related skills and ways to develop them...
Teaching the Importance of White Lies in Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction As educators, one of our goals is to help students develop social skills that will help them to be successful in their interactions with others. One aspect of this is understanding the concept of white lies, which are small untruths told in order to spare...
