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Conversation Skills Activity for Elementary: Think It or Say It
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Elementary students are still learning how to regulate their words in social situations. They may blurt out whatever they’re...
Conversation Skills Activity for Preschool: Interactive Matching Game
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Preschoolers are just beginning to learn conversation skills. They may talk over others, change the subject suddenly, or focus only...
Conversation Skills Poster for High School: Starting a Conversation
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.For many high school students, starting a conversation is harder than it sounds. They may worry about saying the wrong thing, fear...
20+ Self-Esteem Activities for Teens (Middle & High School)
Self-esteem plays a major role in how teens handle challenges, express themselves, and make decisions. But it doesn’t develop on its own. It’s built through small moments—when students reflect, speak up, or learn from a setback. This page offers no-prep,...
Conversation Skills Activity for Middle School: Drive the Conversation
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Many middle school students can start a conversation, but continuing it can be a challenge. They might give short answers, go off...
Elementary Conversation Skills Lesson: Knowing When a Conversation is Over
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Knowing how to end a conversation is just as important as knowing how to start one. For many students, especially in early...
Elementary Conversation Lesson: How to Introduce Yourself
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Introducing yourself is one of the most important social skills children can build. It’s often the first step in forming a...
Conversation Skills Poster for Middle School: Using Humor and Sarcasm
Humor can help students connect with peers, express themselves, and feel more confident in social settings. It can also create misunderstandings, especially when tone, timing, or audience awareness are missing. Middle school is often the stage where students begin to...
Anti-Bullying Activities and Resources: Help Students Take Action
Teaching students to prevent bullying starts with clear language, real examples, and consistent practice. Many students understand that bullying is wrong, but they may not know what it looks like in real life. Some may confuse it with teasing or conflict. Others may...
No-Prep Activities
Calming Corner: Wiggling Body Scan Activity for Special Education Students
Introduction In this blog post, we will discuss a calming activity that can help students in Special Education understand how their body feels and promote relaxation. By learning to recognize the signs of worry and relaxation in their bodies, students can develop...
Unlocking Disguised Thoughts: Enhancing Communication for Middle School Students
When we engage in conversations, it's essential to pay attention to the other person's message. Sometimes, the words they use don't match their message or don't seem to make sense. In these cases, they may be using Disguised Thoughts. Disguised Thoughts are when...
Teaching Control of Thoughts and Feelings with the Self-Controller Scanner
Introduction Controlling thoughts and feelings is a crucial skill for middle school students as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. The Self-Controller Scanner is an effective tool that helps students recognize when their emotions are controlling their...
Teaching Conversation Drivers and Stoppers: An Essential Social Skill for Elementary Students
Introduction As educators, it's important to teach our students effective communication skills. One crucial aspect of communication is understanding the difference between Conversation Drivers and Conversation Stoppers. Conversation Drivers are behaviors that keep a...
Teaching Students to Agree More Often: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Teaching students the importance of agreeing more often than disagreeing can help foster positive relationships and promote inclusivity. This is especially important in special education settings, where students may struggle with social-emotional...
Selecting Appropriate Conversation Topics for Middle School Students
Introduction As educators, we play a crucial role in helping our students develop essential social skills, including the ability to engage in meaningful conversations. One important aspect of successful conversations is selecting appropriate topics based on the person...
Teaching Students the Art of Greeting Peers: A Guide for Educators
Introduction Greeting others is a fundamental social skill that helps students build and maintain friendships. It's a friendly way to let others know we are happy to see them and appreciate their presence. This blog post will explore the importance of teaching...
Teaching Greetings in Special Education: An Engaging Activity and Discussion Questions
Introduction Greetings are an essential aspect of social interaction, and teaching students in Special Education how to greet others is vital for their social-emotional development. This blog post will explore an engaging, no-prep activity for educators to use in...
Shared Interests: A Key to Building Connections for High School Students
Introduction Building connections with peers can be challenging for high school students, especially when they are unsure how to initiate conversations or find common ground. One effective way to help students overcome these challenges is by encouraging them to...
Understanding Different Types of Bullying in Middle School
In this blog post, we will discuss various types of bullying and provide an activity for educators to engage middle school students in understanding and addressing bullying. By learning about different forms of bullying and how to respond to them, students can develop...
Teaching the Art of Conversation Share to PreK Students
Introduction The Conversation Share is a crucial skill for fostering healthy communication among young learners. It helps children understand the importance of balancing talking and listening in a conversation, ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to express...
Changing the Channel: Teaching Students to Control Emotions
As educators, we often encounter students who struggle with controlling their emotions, especially big, negative feelings like anger, frustration, or sadness. These emotions can quickly take over a student's mind, preventing them from making good decisions and finding...
Teaching Elementary Students to Think Before Speaking: Two Sides Activity
Introduction One of the essential skills for developing healthy communication and social interactions is learning when to think before speaking. In this blog post, we will introduce a fun and engaging activity called Two Sides, designed to help elementary students...
Teaching Conversation Skills to Kindergarten Students: Start and End the Conversation
It's essential to instill good communication habits in young children, and kindergarten is the perfect time to start teaching them the basics of conversation. This blog post will explore the importance of starting and ending conversations for kindergarten students and...
Understanding Learning Styles: Helping Elementary Students Succeed
Introduction Everybody learns differently, and our brains have unique learning preferences. These preferences are called learning styles, and it's important for educators to be aware of them to help students succeed. There are four main learning styles: visual,...
