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April Content Update: What’s New This Month?
This month's new content features videos and activities about understanding what to share online and in person. This includes topics like cyber safety, understanding the difference between friends and acquaintances, and staying cool-headed in tricky situations. We...
Our New Normal: Simplified Social Lives
The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on most people’s social lives and created a strange new 'normal'. The thought of our pre-pandemic world has become a distant memory. Going to a party indoors? Preposterous. A concert? Unimaginable! While we are all...
Navigating IEPs: IEP Steps for Educators
Guest post by Laurel Mendoza, MA, CCC-SLP, in partnership with eLuma Online Therapy. As an educator, you’ve likely participated in an Individualized Education Program, or IEP. The IEP process plays a central role in the world of special education services. IEP steps...
Choosing the Right Everyday Speech Curriculum Track for You
Did you know there are two different Everyday Speech curriculum tracks? We offer a Social Communication Curriculum and a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum. Social Communication Curriculum (SCC) Our Social Communication Curriculum (SCC) comes with your...
Webinar: Introducing Everyday Speech for Preschool & Kindergarten
Brand new social communications and SEL curricula for preschool and kindergarten will become available starting in August 2021! If you work with pre-kindergarten or kindergarten students, our upcoming webinar is for you. Webinar: Introducing Everyday Speech for...
Forming Healthy Habits One Step at a Time
Habits, put simply, are the small decisions and actions we make repeatedly. According to researchers at Duke University, our habits account for about 40% of our behaviors on any given day. Because such a large percentage of our behaviors are out of habit, we’d venture...
Shifting Your Perspective: Why and How?
Perspective: Point of view; the way we see or perceive things. “Look on the bright side!” “Put yourself in their shoes.” “Anyway you slice it...” “The glass is half empty.” It’s likely you've heard at least one of these common English idioms before. Each of them is...
Maintaining Employee Morale: Tips for Administrators
Guest post by Laurel Mendoza, MA, CCC-SLP, in partnership with eLuma Online Therapy. People are happier when they’re recognized at work. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Bonusly and SurveyMonkey, 82% of employed Americans consider recognition an...
How to Advocate for Your Child During the IEP Process
Guest post by Laurel Mendoza, MA, CCC-SLP, in partnership with eLuma Online Therapy. Advocacy: to speak, write or stand up for something or someone. Navigating the world of special education services is not easy. With numerous forms and evaluations to complete,...
No-Prep Activities
Teaching High School Students to Filter Their Thoughts – Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction Filtering thoughts is a crucial social skill that helps maintain healthy relationships and promote positive social interactions. This blog post will discuss the importance of teaching high school students to think before they speak and provide an engaging...
Teaching Students Coping Strategies: A No-Prep Activity for Educators
Introduction As educators, we play a crucial role in guiding students to develop healthy coping strategies for dealing with stress and challenging situations. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), we can help students build resilience and...
Teaching PreK Students Body Awareness and Relaxation Techniques
Introduction As educators, it's essential to help our students develop a sense of self-awareness and learn techniques to manage their emotions. One way to achieve this is by teaching them about body awareness and relaxation. By guiding students through a "Wiggling...
Understanding Body Language: A Guide for Kindergarten Educators
Introduction Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a vital aspect of a child's development, and understanding body language is an essential skill in this domain. By learning to read body language, kindergarten students can better understand the emotions of their peers...
Helping Students Overcome Nervousness When Meeting New People
Introduction Meeting new people can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially for elementary students who are still developing their social skills. It is normal for children to feel nervous or scared in such situations. However, as educators, we can help them...
The Significance of Oral Hygiene in Social Interactions: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Oral hygiene plays a crucial role in our daily lives, affecting the way we interact with others. For students in special education, it is essential to understand the importance of maintaining clean teeth and fresh breath. By teaching students about proper...
Teaching Cyber Skills for Effective Texting in Special Education
Texting is a significant part of our daily communication, but it can be confusing, especially for students in Special Education. When we talk to someone in person, we can see their facial expressions and hear their tone of voice. Unfortunately, we don't have these...
Brain Breaks for Elementary Students: Energizing and Relaxing Activities
Introduction In today's fast-paced learning environment, it's essential for educators to ensure that their students maintain focus and attention. One effective way to achieve this is through incorporating brain breaks into the daily routine. Brain breaks are short,...
Teaching Students to Read Social Situations: An Essential Skill for Effective Communication
Introduction As educators, we know that social-emotional learning (SEL) is crucial for our students' growth and development. One key aspect of SEL is the ability to read social situations, which involves observing and interpreting the feelings and emotions of others...
Teaching Good Sportsmanship: An Essential Social Skill for Students
As educators, one of our goals is to teach students valuable social skills that they can apply in various aspects of their lives. Good sportsmanship is a crucial skill that helps foster positive relationships and ensures that everyone has fun while playing games. In...
Two Sides: A Game to Teach Flexibility and Emotional Management
Introduction In the ever-changing world we live in, it is essential for students to learn how to adapt and manage their emotions in different situations. The Two Sides game is a fun and engaging activity designed to teach students the concepts of being flexible and...
Developing Appropriate Conversation Skills for Students in Special Education
Communication is a vital part of our daily lives, and appropriate conversation skills are essential for students in special education. This blog post will explore an easy-to-implement, no-prep activity that educators can use to help students practice using an...
Tips for Teaching Hair Hygiene to Kindergarten Students
Introduction Teaching kindergarten students about the importance of hair hygiene is a crucial aspect of their personal care education. Proper hair hygiene is not only essential for maintaining a clean and healthy appearance but also for building positive social...
Effective Communication Skills for Special Education Students
Effective communication is a vital skill for students to develop, especially those in special education programs. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of teaching communication skills, provide a no-prep activity for educators, offer discussion questions,...
When I Feel Disappointed: A Social-Emotional Learning Activity for Kindergarteners
Introduction Disappointment is a natural emotion that everyone experiences, including young children. As educators, it is crucial to teach kindergarten students how to cope with disappointment and refocus their minds in a constructive manner. In this blog post, we...