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Why Is It Important To Teach SEL in Schools?
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?
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
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
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...

How To Teach SEL as a General Education Teacher
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
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

Dealing with Jealousy: Activities and Discussions for PreK Students
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 Students to Make Connected Comments in Conversations
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...

Gratitude: A Key to Happiness and Success in Education
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
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...