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December Newest Videos + Lesson Units!
Hello, everyone! We have new materials for you! —New Lesson Units New videos unlock entire units in our curriculum! Check out new units here. Keeping an Open MindLesson Units for Pre K - ElementaryUnit 1: What is an Open and Closed Mind?Unit 2: How to Keep an Open...
November Newest Videos + Lesson Units!
Hello, everyone! We have a month of new materials for you! —New Lesson Units New videos unlock entire units in our curriculum! Check out new units here. Handling Teasing and BullyingLesson Units for Middle - High SchoolUnit 1: What is Bullying?Unit 2: How to Handle...
October Newest Videos + Lesson Units!
Hello, everyone! We have a month of new materials for you! New Lesson Units New videos unlock entire units in our curriculum! Check out new units here. Keeping Hands to YourselfLesson Units for Pre-K - ElementaryUnit 2: Getting Attention in a Positive Way Staying...
Everyday Speech Helped My Child Transition from School Life to Work Life
Some of our most grateful parents are using Everyday Speech to help their recent high school graduates and 21-year-olds transition into an exciting new chapter in their young adult lives. Jobs, college courses, volunteer work, work-assist programs, and community-based...
September Newest Videos + Lesson Units!
Hey everyone! I hope you’ve had an awesome start to the school year! Here at Everyday Speech, we’re dedicated to making your lives as easy as possible so we’re dedicating a blog post to update you with all of the new materials we’ve released! New Lesson Units As new...
Think It or Say It + a Free S.W.A.T. Poster
Download 30+ Printable Social Skills Posters Ready-to-use visuals for emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and more Hey, Brittany from Everyday Speech here!One of the most common things I hear from the teachers I work with is: I need my students to stop the blurting!...
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...
Conversation Drivers & Stoppers Lesson Plan – Emergent
Hey guys! I wanted to put together a really easy and fun lesson using the Conversation Drivers & Stoppers materials. Read on for lesson suggestions & instructions! Objective: Maintaining a Conversation Level: Emergent Age: Pre-K-K- Elementary Skill...
How I use Will of the Wheel to get my groups engaged
Hey, Brittany from Everyday Speech here! Today I wanted to share one of my favorite online games with you, Will of the Wheel! My students absolutely love this game, and it is a perfect way to keep them engaged. Today, I'll be talking about the Basic Conversation...
No-Prep Activities
Teaching Job Application Skills: A Guide for Educators
Introduction Preparing students for the job market is a crucial aspect of their education. This blog post will discuss the importance of teaching job application skills, an essential part of Social-Emotional Learning. We'll explore a no-prep activity for educators,...
Teaching Elementary Students to Stay Positive and Keep Trying
As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students to persevere through challenges and maintain a positive mindset. In this blog post, we will explore a no-prep activity that encourages students to stay positive and keep trying, even when faced with...
Fork in the Road: Conversation Drivers and Stoppers for High School Students
Introduction Welcome to Fork in the Road, a game where students explore the impact of different behaviors on social interactions. In this activity, high school students will examine situations involving Conversation Drivers and Conversation Stoppers. Conversation...
Teaching Students to Tune In: Activities and Discussions for Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever for students to develop the ability to tune in to their environment and understand how their actions affect others. This is a crucial aspect of Social-Emotional Learning, and when practiced...
Two Sides: A Fun Game to Teach Conversation Skills to Elementary Students
Introduction Teaching conversation skills to elementary students is essential for their social-emotional development. In this blog post, we will explore an engaging game called "Two Sides," which focuses on Conversation Drivers and Conversation Stoppers. Conversation...
Teaching the Importance of Hygiene: Activities and Discussions for Educators
Introduction Hygiene is an essential aspect of our daily lives that contributes to our overall health and well-being. It also plays a crucial role in our social interactions, as good hygiene makes other people feel comfortable around us. As educators, teaching...
Wake Up Your Body: Stretching for Kindergarten Students
Introduction As an educator, it's essential to incorporate activities that promote social-emotional learning (SEL) into your students' daily routines. One such activity is stretching, which helps students release tension, increase energy, and improve focus. In this...
Tuning In: A Guide to Helping PreK Students Become More Aware of Their Surroundings and Others
In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of being tuned in to our surroundings and the feelings of others, especially for PreK students. This skill is essential for developing empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication. By practicing this skill,...
Teaching Storytelling Skills to Kindergarten Students
Storytelling is an essential skill for children to develop as they grow. It helps them to communicate, express their feelings, and connect with others. In this blog post, we will discuss how to teach storytelling skills to kindergarten students using a simple, no-prep...
Oral Hygiene: A Key Component of Social Interactions for Students
Introduction Oral hygiene is an essential aspect of personal cleanliness that can significantly impact our social interactions. Ensuring our mouths are clean and our breath smells good can make a world of difference in how we communicate and connect with others. This...
Teaching Small Talk Skills to Special Education Students: Tips and Activities
Introduction Small talk is an essential social skill that helps individuals initiate and maintain conversations with others. It can be especially beneficial for special education students, as it fosters a sense of belonging and encourages social interaction. In this...
Teaching PreK Students to Stay Calm and Solve Problems
In this blog post, we will explore a valuable skill for PreK students: learning how to stay calm and solve problems. This skill is important in preventing small issues from escalating into bigger ones and promoting healthy relationships with peers. We will provide a...
Observing Others: A Key Skill for Adapting to New Situations
When students are in new situations or doing something they've never done before, it can feel intimidating. A valuable skill for students, especially those in special education, is learning to observe others to understand how to act in these situations. This blog post...
The Art of Asking for Permission: Social-Emotional Learning in Action
Introduction In the classroom and in everyday life, it's important for students to learn the value of asking for permission when using or borrowing items that don't belong to them. This essential social skill helps to promote respect, kindness, and empathy towards...
Teaching PreK Students to Ask Friends to Play: Activity and Discussion
Introduction Developing social skills is an essential part of early childhood education. One crucial skill for young children is learning how to ask friends to play. This blog post will guide educators through an engaging no-prep activity, discussion questions, and...