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Social Skill Lesson Plans and Articles
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
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! Our students are blurting answers, rules, thoughts, and opinions. Nothing halts classroom learning more than...
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...
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
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...
3 Ways to Get Started with the Social Learning Platform!
Hi everyone! For those of you who are new to Everyday Speech, I’m Brittany, head Speech-Language Pathologist and Co-Founder. Our mission is to provide everything an individual needs to learn social skills with materials that are not only fun and engaging, but...
No-Prep Activities
Teaching Fairness and Group Consideration: Letting Others Be First Too
As educators, we often encounter situations where students want to be first in line, during games, or other activities. This desire to be first can sometimes lead to conflicts or hurt feelings among classmates. In this blog post, we will explore a simple, no-prep...
Teaching High School Students Conversation Drivers and Stoppers
Introduction High school students face numerous social situations daily, and effective communication is crucial for building strong relationships. One essential aspect of communication is understanding Conversation Drivers and Conversation Stoppers. Conversation...
Teaching the Conversation Share Skill: A Guide for Educators
Introduction In the world of Social-Emotional Learning, the ability to share conversations effectively is a pivotal skill for students. Conversation sharing involves taking turns to talk, listening attentively, and keeping comments balanced in length. By mastering...
Helping Kindergarten Students Adapt to Changing Plans
When our plans change, it can be difficult and make us feel worried or upset. We can even feel out of control sometimes. Change can occur with people, settings, or schedules. People change, like when we have a substitute teacher instead of our regular teacher....
Teaching Kindergarten Students to Stay Calm When Angry
Introduction As educators, it is crucial to teach young students how to manage their emotions and stay calm when they feel angry. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a vital role in helping children develop healthy coping mechanisms and strategies to handle...
Teaching Kindergarteners the Importance of Showing Respect to Adults
Introduction Teaching respect to young children is essential for their social-emotional development. By learning to show respect to adults, kindergarten students can develop essential skills such as listening, following directions, and understanding the importance of...
Switching Tracks: Guiding Students Through Change Calmly
Change is inevitable, and it can be challenging for everyone, especially for students. As educators, it's essential to help students develop strategies to handle change calmly and adapt to new situations. In this blog post, we'll explore a no-prep activity to teach...
Developing Resilience and Positive Thinking in Students
Introduction As educators, we aim to empower our students with the ability to face challenges and overcome obstacles. One crucial aspect of this is teaching them to maintain a positive mindset, even when things get tough. By fostering resilience and positive thinking,...
Developing Self-Control and Body Awareness Skills in Special Education Students
As educators, it is important to teach students the skills they need to maintain self-control and be aware of their body's signals. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning, we can help students develop the necessary skills to navigate their emotions,...
Boosting Self-Esteem in Elementary Students: Activities and Discussions
Introduction Self-esteem is the belief in one's own self-worth, and it plays a crucial role in a child's development. It's not about boasting; it's about recognizing that you are important, loved, and talented. Building self-esteem in elementary students can help them...
Act It Out! Role Playing Game: Tone of Voice in Social Situations
Introduction Communication is a crucial aspect of our daily lives, and understanding the nuances of tone of voice is vital for effective interactions. Welcome to Act It Out!, an engaging role playing game that helps students explore the significance of tone of voice...
Guess What Happens Next: A Social-Emotional Learning Activity for Kindergarten Students
Introduction Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is essential in helping young students develop the skills they need to navigate various social situations. In this blog post, we will introduce an engaging activity called "Guess What Happens Next," designed for...
Teaching Positive Social Choices with Fork in the Road
Introduction As educators, it's essential to help our students develop positive social skills and understand the impact of their actions on others. One effective way to teach these skills is through interactive activities that promote reflection and discussion....
Teaching PreK Students to Share and Ask Permission While Playing
Introduction Playing together is an essential part of children's development, helping them to learn social skills and build relationships. However, it is crucial to teach young learners the importance of sharing and asking permission when playing with others. This...
Teaching Kindergarten Students to Care About Others
Introduction Teaching young students to care about others is an essential aspect of their social-emotional development. By learning to show empathy and concern for the feelings of others, children can form strong bonds and develop healthy relationships. In this blog...