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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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...
Teaching Conversation Skills to Elementary Students: An Engaging No-Prep Activity
Introduction Conversations are the building blocks of social interaction, and teaching students how to participate in conversations effectively is an essential part of their social-emotional development. In this blog post, we will discuss an engaging no-prep activity...
Teaching Self-Control to Kindergarten Students: The Self-Controller Scanner
Introduction Teaching self-control to Kindergarten students is an essential aspect of Social-Emotional Learning. The Self-Controller Scanner is a valuable tool that helps young children understand their thoughts and feelings, and develop strategies for staying in...
Teaching Small Talk Skills to Students in Special Education: The Two W’s
Introduction Small talk is an essential social skill that helps individuals connect with others. It is particularly useful for students in Special Education, as it can build a sense of belonging and improve their communication abilities. This blog post will introduce...
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
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
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...
Becoming a Social Chameleon: Adapting Behavior for Different Situations
Introduction As educators, we know that students encounter various situations throughout their day, each with its own set of rules and expected behaviors. Teaching students to adapt their behavior to different environments is an essential skill, particularly for those...
Encouraging Hygiene Practices and Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Introduction Teaching students proper hygiene practices, such as covering their mouth and nose when they sneeze or cough, is essential to promoting a healthy and safe learning environment. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), educators can...
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 the Importance of Good Sportsmanship for High School Students
Introduction In today's competitive world, it is essential for high school students to learn and practice good sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship is the ability to handle both winning and losing gracefully, without complaining or getting upset. This vital social skill...
Respectful Relationship Skills: Teaching Middle School Students to Break Up Gracefully
Introduction Relationships are an essential aspect of human life, and learning how to navigate them successfully is a crucial skill for middle school students. It's important to teach students how to recognize when a relationship isn't working and how to end it...
Teaching Personal Space: An Essential Skill for Kindergarten Students
Introduction Personal space is an essential concept for kindergarten students to grasp as they begin to interact with their peers and develop social relationships. It is important for educators to teach young children the concept of maintaining an 'invisible bubble'...
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...
Recognizing and Addressing Ganging Up in Elementary Students’ Friend Groups
Introduction Being part of a group of friends can be a fun and rewarding experience for students. However, it's important for them to recognize when a friend group isn't treating them kindly and learn how to address the situation. In this blog, we'll explore the...