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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...
Free SEL Elementary Video Lesson to Teach Executive Functioning
In this free SEL elementary video lesson to teach executive functioning, we’ll share terminology, resources, and strategies you can use with your students right away, no prep required. First, what is executive functioning? Schools, educators, and parents love to throw...
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...
No-Prep Activities for Teaching Students Situational Awareness
Iris, here! Do you ever feel like a fish out of water? I definitely have! Give yourself some credit if you’ve felt that way too.Feeling out of place requires a certain level of situational awareness. Situational awareness means being aware of your environment, social...
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...
December 2022 Content Update
Happy December Everyday Speechies! We have several highlights this month and a bunch of new and exciting things to share with you! Let’s take a look! This month, we are continuing to add materials to the Building Confidence goal we released last month! You will...
No-Prep Activities
Teaching Students the Art of Compromise: Activities and Discussion Questions
Introduction Disagreements are a natural part of life, but learning how to compromise can help students solve problems quickly and maintain positive relationships. This essential social-emotional skill can be taught through engaging activities and thoughtful...
Teaching High School Students Job Application Skills: A No-Prep Activity
Introduction Preparing high school students for the real world involves teaching them essential skills, such as applying for a job. This blog post will outline a no-prep activity that educators can use to help students learn the job application process and develop...
Teaching Students to Speak Slowly: An Activity for Effective Communication
Introduction Speaking too quickly can lead to confusion and misunderstandings in conversations. When students feel excited or nervous, they may start talking fast, making it difficult for others to understand them. In this blog post, we'll explore a no-prep activity...
Teaching the Art of Apologizing: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Apologizing is an essential social skill that helps individuals build and maintain healthy relationships. For students in special education, learning how to apologize effectively can be particularly beneficial in fostering positive social interactions....
Dealing with Jealousy: Activities and Discussions for PreK Students
Introduction Jealousy is a natural emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. For young children, understanding and coping with jealousy can be especially challenging. As educators, it's essential to teach students how to recognize and manage these feelings...
Teaching PreK Students the Restaurant Rules for Social-Emotional Development
Introducing the Restaurant Rules to young children is an excellent way to foster their social-emotional development. These rules encourage self-control, hygiene, and manners, all of which are essential skills for young learners. In this blog post, we will explore an...
Helping Middle School Students Cope with Rejection: Strategies and Activities
Introduction Rejection is a common experience for everyone, including middle school students. It can be challenging to deal with, but learning to handle rejection is an essential life skill. In this blog post, we will discuss strategies and activities to help students...
Developing Cyber Skills for Texting: A Guide for High School Educators
Introduction Texting has become an essential part of communication in today's digital world, especially for teenagers. However, it can sometimes be confusing and lead to misunderstandings due to the lack of non-verbal cues and the use of slang or abbreviations....
Teaching Students to Make Connected Comments in Conversations
In this blog post, we will explore the importance of making connected comments in conversations and provide an easy-to-implement activity for educators to use in their classrooms. By teaching students to make connected comments, we can help them develop stronger...
Teaching Kindergarten Students the Art of Leaving a Conversation Politely
Introduction A vital aspect of social-emotional learning is teaching children how to communicate effectively and respectfully with others. One fundamental skill is knowing how to leave a conversation politely. For Kindergarten students, it's essential to learn this...
Gratitude: A Key to Happiness and Success in Education
Introduction Gratitude is a powerful habit that can lead to increased happiness and success in our lives. Being grateful makes us more social, fosters healthier relationships, and encourages us to participate in happier activities. As educators, it is essential to...
Teaching Social Skills: Introductions and Building Connections
Introduction As an educator, one of the most important skills you can teach your students is how to make introductions and build connections. This helps students develop essential social skills, fosters a sense of belonging in the classroom, and creates a foundation...
Teaching Kindergarten Students the Importance of Introducing Themselves
Introduction Introducing ourselves is a crucial social skill that helps build relationships and create a positive atmosphere. By teaching kindergarten students this skill, we can enhance their social-emotional development and prepare them for successful interactions...
Teaching PreK Students the Art of Compromise: An Essential Social Skill
As educators, we understand that social-emotional learning is a crucial component of a child's overall development. One essential skill for young learners is understanding how to compromise with others. This blog post will explore the importance of this skill and...
Teaching Kindergarteners to Cope with Embarrassment: Activities and Discussions
Introduction Embarrassment is a natural emotion that everyone experiences, including young children. It is essential for educators to teach kindergarten students how to cope with embarrassment and develop healthy strategies to manage their feelings. This blog post...