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WH-Question Activity for Preschool: Spring Finger Puppets
WH-Question Activity for Preschool: Spring Finger Puppets

Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons.Preschoolers are still learning how to ask and answer basic WH-questions. They may answer “where” when asked “who,” or get stuck...

Free Middle School Worksheet: Learn About Learning Styles
Free Middle School Worksheet: Learn About Learning Styles

Every student learns a little differently. Some retain information best when they write it down. Others need to hear it out loud, talk it through, or see it in action. When middle schoolers understand how they learn, they become more confident, more independent, and...

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Teaching Effective Group Work and Collaboration Skills to Students
Teaching Effective Group Work and Collaboration Skills to Students

Effective group work and collaboration skills are essential for students to succeed in various aspects of their personal, academic, and professional lives. By fostering these skills early on, educators can help students become better communicators, problem solvers,...

Teaching Problem-Solving Skills Through Social-Emotional Learning
Teaching Problem-Solving Skills Through Social-Emotional Learning

Introduction In our daily lives, we all face problems, both big and small. These problems can arise from our own actions or from circumstances beyond our control. As educators, it's essential to teach our students how to effectively handle these problems by developing...

Calming Break for PreK Students Using Our Senses
Calming Break for PreK Students Using Our Senses

Introduction Educators working with PreK students often face the challenge of helping them self-regulate and manage their emotions. One effective way to do this is by engaging them in a calming activity that uses their senses. This approach is rooted in the principles...

Teaching High School Students About the Importance of Good Hygiene
Teaching High School Students About the Importance of Good Hygiene

Introduction As educators, it is essential to teach high school students the importance of good hygiene. Maintaining proper hygiene not only keeps students healthy but also helps them feel more comfortable around others. By emphasizing the significance of daily...

Teaching Conversation Skills with Drivers and Stoppers Bingo
Teaching Conversation Skills with Drivers and Stoppers Bingo

Introduction Developing good conversation skills is essential for kindergarten students as they learn to interact with their peers and adults. One way to teach these skills is through the concept of Conversation Drivers and Stoppers. Conversation Drivers are...

Teaching Students to Advocate for Their Learning Accommodations
Teaching Students to Advocate for Their Learning Accommodations

Introduction Every student has unique learning, social-emotional, and sensory needs. It is essential for educators to understand and accommodate these needs to ensure the success of each student. However, there may be instances when a student's needs are not being met...

Helping Students Understand the Importance of Diverse Conversations
Helping Students Understand the Importance of Diverse Conversations

Introduction In social situations, it's crucial for students to understand that people have diverse interests and not everyone wants to talk about the same topic all the time. By learning to engage in different conversations and respecting others' interests, students...