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December Content Updates
December Content Updates

Hi Everyday Speechies! We hope you're gearing up for some very well-deserved time off! Finish the year strong with our December content updates, including new activities, videos, and games! Start your holiday celebrations with our new printable gratitude activity,...

New Data Tracking and Goal Bank Resources
New Data Tracking and Goal Bank Resources

We are excited to announce that subscribers now have access to our brand new informal data tracking and goal bank for our Social Communication Curriculum! These evidence-based resources support teachers and professionals with goal setting, data tracking, and...

November Content Updates
November Content Updates

We know your plate is full (Thanksgiving pun intended). That's why we're bringing you tools and resources to help save you time and stress, like our newly added Student Data Tracking sheets (sample) and Goal Bank for Social Communication Curriculum (SCC) subscribers!...

Why Gratitude Matters
Why Gratitude Matters

What are you grateful for? You’ve probably heard this question multiple times over the years, likely at a Thanksgiving dinner. Take a moment and think about what you’re grateful for now. Got it? Now, how do you feel? Chances are you feel a little more content,...

Teaching Students Social Awareness
Teaching Students Social Awareness

Learners who are socially aware can take others’ perspectives, identify how others may be feeling, and recognize and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds. Why is social awareness important for social-emotional learning? Teaching students to empathize with...

Teaching Students Self-Awareness
Teaching Students Self-Awareness

Teaching students self-awareness will help them to better understand themselves, their emotions, thoughts, values, and cultural identities. It's a skill that addresses the question we all have: “Who am I?” Why teaching students self-awareness is important for...

Student Mindfulness Exercises
Student Mindfulness Exercises

Take a deep breath. You did it! You made it through quite possibly one of the most challenging Septembers of your life as an educator. Transitioning from a year and a half of virtual learning to in-person learning has its challenges, to say the least. You and your...

October Content Updates
October Content Updates

Take a look at our October content updates! This month, just in time for Halloween, we're bringing you and your students a free (and adorable) printable candy corn emotions puzzle. Plus, be sure to check out the updates to some of our classic Everyday Speech videos...

ADHD and Social Skills
ADHD and Social Skills

It’s not uncommon to have an IEP student (or two, or three, or four) on your caseload who has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) AND a social skills goal. A lot goes into a successful social interaction! Students diagnosed with ADHD may also struggle with...

No-Prep Activities

Helping Students Express Their Feelings and Use Positive Self-talk
Helping Students Express Their Feelings and Use Positive Self-talk

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of teaching students to express their feelings and use positive self-talk in their everyday interactions. Developing these skills is crucial for students to build healthy relationships and navigate social situations...

Teaching Social Chameleon Skills for Special Education Students
Teaching Social Chameleon Skills for Special Education Students

As educators, it is important to support our students in developing the ability to adapt their behavior to different situations. Being a Social Chameleon means blending in and adjusting to any situation, no matter what's going on around you. This blog post will...

Teaching Personal Boundaries: A No-Prep Activity for Educators
Teaching Personal Boundaries: A No-Prep Activity for Educators

Introduction Teaching personal boundaries is an essential part of social-emotional learning for students. It helps them understand the importance of respecting others' personal space and belongings, as well as knowing when it's appropriate to ask for permission. In...

Staying Calm in School: Tips and Strategies for Educators
Staying Calm in School: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Introduction In a school setting, students encounter various situations that may cause them to feel upset or uncomfortable. As educators, it's crucial to teach students the importance of staying calm and maintaining self-control. This not only ensures a positive...

Teaching Respect for Diverse Opinions: An Activity for Educators
Teaching Respect for Diverse Opinions: An Activity for Educators

Introduction In today's world, it's important for students to understand that everyone has their own thoughts and feelings, which form their opinions. By teaching students to respect diverse opinions, we can help them develop empathy, tolerance, and effective...

Teaching Students About Appropriate Eye Contact and Avoiding Staring
Teaching Students About Appropriate Eye Contact and Avoiding Staring

Introduction Social interactions can be complex, especially when it comes to making eye contact and avoiding staring. It's essential to teach students the difference between appropriate eye contact when conversing and staring, which can make others feel uncomfortable....

Building Strong Friendships: A Guide for Middle School Educators
Building Strong Friendships: A Guide for Middle School Educators

Introduction In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of building strong friendships for middle school students. Friendships play a crucial role in the social-emotional development of young people, as they learn to listen to each other, help one another, and...