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The Best Times of Day to Teach SEL
Odds are you’ve heard the buzz around SEL if you’re an educator. And while there’s no denying the importance of teaching SEL and its significant impacts on students’ academic success and well-being, that doesn’t mean it is easy to teach or implement. According to...
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?
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
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...
Free SEL Elementary Video Lesson to Teach Executive Functioning
In this free SEL elementary video lesson to teach executive functioning, we’ll share terminology, resources, and strategies you can use with your students right away, no prep required. First, what is executive functioning? Schools, educators, and parents love to throw...
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...
Social Skills Video Lesson to Teach Pre-K and K Students to Communicate Feelings
Communicating how we feel is a crucial skill for our pre-K and K learners!In this post, we’ll share an easy no-prep lesson you can use with your pre-k and k learners to teach and model how they can communicate their feelings!When we encourage our students to...
No-Prep Activities for Teaching Students Situational Awareness
Iris, here! Do you ever feel like a fish out of water? I definitely have! Give yourself some credit if you’ve felt that way too.Feeling out of place requires a certain level of situational awareness. Situational awareness means being aware of your environment, social...
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...
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 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...
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'...
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...
