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September Newest Videos + Lesson Units!
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
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
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...

Problem Solving Lesson Plan – Emergent
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
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...

No-Prep Activities

Teaching High School Students Conversation Drivers and Stoppers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...

Act It Out! Role Playing Game: Tone of Voice in Social Situations
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...

Teaching Positive Social Choices with Fork in the Road
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
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
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...