Everyday Speech Blog
Social Skill Lesson Plans and Articles
Interactive Game: Everyday Speech World
Nothing helps children reinforce what they’ve learned like practical experience, but in-person interactions are scarce in this time of social distancing. Our solution for you? Everyday Speech World! Everyday Speech World is a digital game where social situations can...
Update: New Platform Features
We’re so excited to share our new features, designed to save you oodles of prep and planning time, along with making remote learning a breeze! Send Work Home You can now share materials with students directly without having them create an account. Students will be...
Update: New Interactive Worksheets & Features
In case you missed it, a large selection of our activities and worksheets are now interactive! This means that your students can now complete work directly on screen without the need for print-outs. Additionally, answers are now autograded and can be sent to you as a...
Extending our response to Coronavirus / COVID-19
In March, we announced our COVID-19 response, which included free access for parents and students, and deep discounts for professionals through July 1st, 2020. In the past two months, we’ve been able to gather a lot more information about the pandemic and how schools...
April Newest Videos + Materials for Home Based Learning!
Hello, everyone! We have new materials for you! —New Lesson Units New videos unlock entire units in our curriculum! Check out new units here. COVID-19 Healthy at HomeUnit for all ages Asking for HelpLesson Unit for Pre-K - ElementaryUnit 3: Asking for What You Want...
Social-Emotional Learning During COVID-19
We have created new videos, activities and syllabi specifically to help students adjust to learning at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. See the complete list of materials HERE Start by watching the Britt's Tips video to learn more about how to use our materials. ...
Webinar Follow Up: Remote Digital Learning During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Thanks to everyone who could join us during our webinar on March 18th, 2020. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recording below. You can also download the slides, which include helpful links to resources. https://youtu.be/z1-ueqoDmMM Webinar Slide Deck...
Using Everyday Speech in a Remote Learning Environment
*This article has been updated on August 14, 2020 to reflect latest features. In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, we've gotten a ton of questions around how to maintain continuity of services while schools are shut. Our users provide incredibly...
Our Favorite Remote Learning Tools for Educators
As a result of school shutdowns due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we've received a lot of inquiries on the best way for educators to use Everyday Speech in a remote learning environment. Because our curriculum is completely digital, it's a great fit for remote learning....
No-Prep Activities
Understanding Consequences and Accepting Them: A Guide for Kindergarten Educators
Introduction Consequences are an integral part of life, and learning to understand and accept them is a crucial skill for young students. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of consequences, both positive and negative, and provide educators with an easy,...
Helping Kindergarten Students Cope with Overwhelming Situations
Introduction Children in kindergarten may sometimes find themselves in situations where they feel overwhelmed or anxious, such as when they are exposed to loud noises, bright lights, or new smells. As educators, it's important to teach students how to identify their...
Teaching PreK Students to Express Feelings Through Tone of Voice
Introduction Understanding and expressing emotions are essential aspects of social-emotional learning. For young children, learning to express their feelings through words, actions, and tone of voice can be challenging. By helping PreK students recognize the...
Effective Decision-Making Strategies for Special Education Students
It is estimated that the average person makes close to one million decisions in their lifetime! That's a lot of decisions. As we get older, we are faced with bigger, more complex decisions. This includes decisions that involve: our relationships with others, our...
Teaching the Value of Asking Questions in the Classroom
Introduction Asking questions is a crucial skill that students need to develop, as it helps them to clarify information, deepen their understanding, and build confidence. In the classroom, students may sometimes be hesitant to ask questions due to fear of being judged...
Humor in PreK Friendships: Activities and Tips for Educators
Humor plays a crucial role in the development of friendships and social connections among PreK students. As educators, it's important to teach our young students the appropriate use of humor and help them navigate different social situations with ease. In this blog...
Teaching Humor Skills in Social-Emotional Learning: Activities and Tips
Introduction Humor plays a significant role in forming friendships and maintaining relationships. It helps us connect with others, lighten the mood, and spread joy. Understanding different types of humor and using it appropriately can be challenging, but essential in...
Teaching Tone of Voice Recognition to Kindergarten Students
Introduction Teaching Kindergarten students to recognize and understand the tone of voice is a crucial aspect of their social-emotional development. This skill helps children identify emotions, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately in social situations....
Changing the Channel on Strong Emotions: Strategies for High School Students
Introduction Strong emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness can sometimes cloud our judgment and hinder our decision-making abilities. In order to make better decisions, it is crucial to learn how to manage these emotions and shift our focus to positive thoughts....
Teaching Kindergarten Students the Art of Greeting: A No-Prep Activity and Discussion Guide
Introduction As educators, it's our responsibility to help young learners develop essential social-emotional skills that will serve them throughout their lives. One such critical skill is the art of greeting, which helps foster positive relationships and effective...
Hygiene Matters: Fostering Good Hygiene Habits for Students in Special Education
Introduction Hygiene is an essential aspect of our daily lives, playing a crucial role in maintaining our health and social interactions. For students in Special Education, understanding and practicing good hygiene is an important skill to develop. In this blog post,...
Building Friendships in Kindergarten: A Guide for Educators
Introduction Friendship is an essential aspect of social-emotional learning for kindergarten students. A friend is someone who cares about your feelings, makes you feel comfortable, and is someone you can trust. Building friendships involves learning about others,...
Teaching Empathy to High School Students: Activities and Discussions
Introduction Empathy is a critical skill for high school students to develop. It enables them to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering positive relationships and social interactions. By teaching students to put themselves in someone else's shoes,...
Understanding Oversharing: A Guide for Educators
As educators, we play an essential role in teaching students the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries in their interpersonal relationships. In this blog post, we will discuss the concept of oversharing and offer a no-prep activity, discussion questions,...
Teaching Students the Consequences of Actions and Accepting Them Positively
Introduction As educators, especially those working with students in Special Education, it's important to teach the concept that actions have consequences. These consequences can be either positive or negative, depending on the action taken. It's normal for students...