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Social Learning Platform Getting Started Guide
Social Learning Platform Getting Started Guide

Quick Links: Log in on the web Download the iPad App [toc] Hi there! Welcome to the Everyday Speech family! We couldn’t be more excited to have you. Today, we’re going to walk you through all the basics you need to get started using the most powerful tool available...

Problem Solving Lesson Plan – Emergent
Problem Solving Lesson Plan – Emergent

Hey guys! I wanted to put together a really easy and fun lesson on problem solving. Read on for lesson suggestions & instructions! Objective: Solving a Problem Level: Emergent Age: Elementary School Skill Progression: To Use: Print out the following visual tools...

Everyday Speech History

Hi everyone! For anyone who isn’t familiar, I wanted to give a quick background and tell the story of how I started Everyday Speech. As a Speech-Language Pathologist working with middle and high schoolers, I struggled to find social skills materials to use for class....

Staying on Topic Lesson Plan – Emergent
Staying on Topic Lesson Plan – Emergent

Hey guys! I wanted to show you some of my favorite ways to work on Staying on Topic. This is something most of us are working on at some point, and I wanted to point out that we’ve already made all the tools you’ll need! Our goal here is to support you so you can have...

No-Prep Activities

Building Friendships: An Engaging Activity for Educators
Building Friendships: An Engaging Activity for Educators

Introduction Friendships are an essential part of a student's social-emotional development. As educators, it's important to teach students how to make friends, maintain healthy relationships, and recognize the qualities of a good friend. This blog post will discuss an...

Uncovering Students’ Strengths: A Guide for Educators
Uncovering Students’ Strengths: A Guide for Educators

Every student possesses unique talents and abilities that make them special. As educators, it is our responsibility to help them discover and nurture these strengths. In this blog post, we will explore various types of strengths, including Emotional, Social, Learning,...

Teaching the Art of Starting and Ending Conversations
Teaching the Art of Starting and Ending Conversations

Introduction In social interactions, the way we start and end conversations plays a crucial role in building connections with others. A well-executed conversation demonstrates respect for the other person and helps to avoid misunderstandings. This blog post will...

Teaching Kindergarten Students the Art of Saying Goodbye
Teaching Kindergarten Students the Art of Saying Goodbye

Learning how to say goodbye is an essential social skill for young children. It teaches them how to end conversations and interactions in a polite and respectful manner. This blog post will provide educators with a no-prep activity, discussion questions, related...

Teaching Empathy: Putting Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes
Teaching Empathy: Putting Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes

Introduction Empathy is a fundamental skill for building strong connections and fostering positive relationships. By understanding how others feel, we can better communicate and support those around us. This blog post will explore an easy-to-implement activity to...

Changing the Channel: Helping Students Manage Strong Emotions
Changing the Channel: Helping Students Manage Strong Emotions

Introduction Strong emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness can sometimes overwhelm students, making it difficult for them to make good decisions. To help students manage these emotions, it's essential to teach them how to Change the Channel on their feelings....

Understanding the Difference: Laughing With vs. Laughing At Someone
Understanding the Difference: Laughing With vs. Laughing At Someone

Introduction As educators, it is essential to teach our students the importance of maintaining healthy and positive social interactions. One crucial aspect of social-emotional learning is understanding the difference between laughing with someone and laughing at...