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December 2022 Content Update
December 2022 Content Update

Happy December Everyday Speechies!  We have several highlights this month and a bunch of new and exciting things to share with you! Let’s take a look! This month, we are continuing to add materials to the Building Confidence goal we released last month! You will...

How to Teach Conversation Skills to Elementary Students
How to Teach Conversation Skills to Elementary Students

Hi again from Iris! Today our focus is teaching conversation skills to elementary students.In this lesson, we share a free video and visual tools to make teaching conversation skills as easy and stress-free as possible!First, let's start with a warm-up...

How to Support Child-Led Play
How to Support Child-Led Play

Welcome back! Iris here. As parents or educators, we often look at children’s milestones: Is the child applying the right amount of pressure for handwriting?Can they jump?Are their language skills progressing?and so on…  I’d argue that play is just as important...

3 Activities for Teaching Basic Conversation Skills
3 Activities for Teaching Basic Conversation Skills

Hello, Iris here! When was the last time you were an active part of a rewarding conversation? How did it feel? Maybe there were laughs, you felt seen, you got to share a story, or listened well. There are many ways we can connect, nonverbally and across language...

No-Prep Lesson for Teaching Students Nonverbal Communication
No-Prep Lesson for Teaching Students Nonverbal Communication

Welcome back, Iris here. Today we are covering nonverbal communication. Do you remember the last time you or a conversation partner communicated using primarily non-speaking methods? Maybe you lost your voice for a period of time or you went on a weekend trip with a...

No-Prep High School Lessons to Teach Job Skills
No-Prep High School Lessons to Teach Job Skills

You likely have a distinct visual and emotional memory of your first job. A first job is a key life milestone. It’s one more step towards independence and adulthood.   My first job was to grade math assignments at an afterschool support center. I was a sophomore...

No-Prep Late Elementary Lessons to Teach Problem Solving
No-Prep Late Elementary Lessons to Teach Problem Solving

Welcome back! Iris here. This lesson is for learners grades 3-5 (late or upper elementary) and is a topic I consider of utmost importance—problem solving!  Everyday Speech’s Social Communication Curriculum provides a thoughtful and pre-prepped roadmap for teaching...

SEL and Digital Wellness
SEL and Digital Wellness

With the rise of technology use in and out of the classroom, the digital world has become a central part of our learners’ life experiences, relationships, and identities. So, what can we do to support the digital wellness of our learners? The answer is...

No-Prep Activities

Helping Students Cope After a Breakup: Strategies and Activities
Helping Students Cope After a Breakup: Strategies and Activities

Introduction Breakups are difficult for everyone, especially for students who are still learning how to navigate their emotions and relationships. In this blog post, we will discuss strategies and activities that educators can implement in the classroom to help...

Teaching Elementary Students to Accept Criticism Positively
Teaching Elementary Students to Accept Criticism Positively

Introduction Constructive criticism is an essential part of personal growth. It helps us identify areas where we can improve and motivates us to learn new skills. Teaching elementary students to accept criticism positively is crucial in fostering a growth mindset and...

Teaching PreK Students About Consequences and Acceptance
Teaching PreK Students About Consequences and Acceptance

Introduction As educators, it is crucial to teach young children about the concept of consequences, both positive and negative, and how to accept them. This is an important aspect of Social-Emotional Learning, as it helps students develop self-awareness,...

Teaching Nighttime Hygiene Habits to Middle School Students
Teaching Nighttime Hygiene Habits to Middle School Students

Introduction Good hygiene is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and fostering positive social interactions. Teaching middle school students the importance of daily hygiene practices, especially at nighttime, can help them develop lifelong habits that...

Dealing with Embarrassment: An Activity for Middle School Educators
Dealing with Embarrassment: An Activity for Middle School Educators

Introduction Feelings of embarrassment are a natural part of life, and everyone experiences them at one point or another. Middle school students, in particular, can be highly susceptible to embarrassment due to the many changes and challenges they face during this...