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Our Continued Commitment to Promoting Diversity
Our Continued Commitment to Promoting Diversity

As we enter 2021, Everyday Speech remains committed to promoting diversity within our curricula and content materials and ensuring company-wide equity. Since our initial Equity Statement in September, Everyday Speech has taken several actionable steps to stay true to...

What Are Social Skills Worksheets
What Are Social Skills Worksheets

Social skills refers to an individual’s ability to interpret and use language and behavior to appropriately interact with others. Children and adolescents who present with social communication challenges often have difficulty participating in social settings,...

WFH Tips for Educators from Digital Nomads
WFH Tips for Educators from Digital Nomads

2020 has certainly brought about a new way of life for people. For many educators, this new normal means trading in our daily commute to school to some version of work-from-home (WFH). Instead of rushing out the door to beat the morning traffic, many educators are...

How Social Media Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us
How Social Media Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us

As humans, we crave connection with others. Positive relationships have a big influence on our mental health. Being socially connected to others leads to positive health benefits, including greater feelings of joy and happiness, improved self-esteem, and less feelings...

NEW Mini-Game: Tic-Tac-Moji
NEW Mini-Game: Tic-Tac-Moji

Introducing our newest release: Tic-Tac-Moji -- a short and sweet mini-game that intends to create more play-based learning inside our ES curriculum. Tic-Tac-Moji offers students and teachers an opportunity to engage in a ‘bite-sized’ game experience. This new type of...

Tips & Strategies for Finding Therapy Content
Tips & Strategies for Finding Therapy Content

In Case You Missed It... Everyday Speech was recently invited by eLuma Online Therapy to participate in a partnered webinar where our founders, Brittany and Cal Brunell, were joined by three other veteran Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) to share strategies, tips,...

An Attitude of Gratitude
An Attitude of Gratitude

Thanksgiving: the time of year for family and friends to gather around the dining room table to embrace an attitude of gratitude. Many are thankful for family, friends, and of course-- a delicious, hot Thanksgiving feast.  What is Gratitude? Gratitude can be...

Tips for Managing Peaks and Valleys
Tips for Managing Peaks and Valleys

Part 2 of Series: Self-Care for Educators 2020 has certainly brought both personal and professional challenges for educators. There are the typical stressors that often occur with the ‘peaks and valleys’ of our jobs, and then there’s the 2020 survival level of stress...

Halloween is Not Cancelled (2020)
Halloween is Not Cancelled (2020)

Boo! It’s almost October 31st (how did that happen?) and Halloween is just around the corner. This Halloween, the word ‘mask’ has a whole new meaning *sigh*. Many parents are scratching their heads trying to figure out how to make this Halloween special for their...

No-Prep Activities

Communicating About Distractions: A Guide for Educators
Communicating About Distractions: A Guide for Educators

Introduction In a classroom setting, students often encounter situations where others may unknowingly cause distractions or engage in annoying behaviors. As educators, it's essential to teach students effective communication skills to address these situations calmly...

Animal Breathing Techniques for Calming and Self-Regulation
Animal Breathing Techniques for Calming and Self-Regulation

In this blog post, we will discuss animal breathing techniques designed to help students in special education practice self-regulation and calming strategies. These simple, engaging activities can be easily incorporated into the classroom or at home to support...

Taking Care of Hygiene: Teaching Students to Cover Their Sneezes
Taking Care of Hygiene: Teaching Students to Cover Their Sneezes

Introduction Hygiene is an essential aspect of our daily lives, and teaching students about proper sneezing etiquette is crucial to prevent the spread of germs and ensure a healthier environment. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of covering your...

Encouraging Positive Self-Talk: A Guide for Middle School Educators
Encouraging Positive Self-Talk: A Guide for Middle School Educators

Introduction Positive self-talk is a powerful tool that can help students build confidence, improve self-esteem, and overcome challenges. As educators, we can teach our middle school students how to engage in positive self-talk to navigate through difficult situations...

Teaching Emotions to Kindergarten Students with Emotions Bingo
Teaching Emotions to Kindergarten Students with Emotions Bingo

Welcome to a blog post that introduces a fun and engaging activity designed for kindergarten students to learn about emotions and develop their social-emotional skills. The activity, Emotions Bingo, is based on a video that shows different people experiencing various...

Teaching Students How to Stay on Topic in Conversations
Teaching Students How to Stay on Topic in Conversations

Introduction Staying on topic is an essential skill for students to develop, as it enables them to participate in meaningful conversations and build strong relationships. This blog post will explore the concept of staying on topic, provide a no-prep activity for...