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Teaching Middle School Students to Share Spaces and Think About Others
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching students to share spaces and think about the people around them. This skill is essential for creating a positive learning environment and promoting harmonious relationships among students. In this...
Teaching Group Participation Skills: An Activity for Educators
Introduction In this blog post, we will explore the essential social-emotional learning skill of group participation. Group participation is a crucial aspect of students' social development, as it helps them build strong relationships and function effectively in group...
Overcoming Nervousness: Helping Kindergarten Students Feel Comfortable Meeting New People
Introduction Meeting new people can be a daunting experience for kindergarten students, often causing feelings of nervousness or fear. However, there are strategies that can help students feel more at ease during these encounters. This blog post discusses some of the...
Teaching PreK Students When to Tell: A Social-Emotional Learning Approach
Introduction Teaching young children the difference between necessary reporting and tattling can be a challenging task for educators. This blog post will provide a no-prep activity and discussion questions to help educators teach their PreK students this valuable...
Managing Blurting in the Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning Strategies for Special Education Students
Introduction Blurting can be a common challenge for students in the classroom, especially those with special needs. When students blurt out answers or comments without waiting their turn, it can disrupt the flow of the class and affect both teachers and classmates. In...
Teaching the Art of Sincere Apologies and Accepting Apologies: An Educator’s Guide
Introduction Apologizing and accepting apologies are essential life skills that foster healthy relationships and contribute to social-emotional learning. In this blog post, we'll explore how educators can help students understand the importance of sincere apologies...
Enhancing Conversations by Thinking About Others: Activities for Educators
Introduction As educators, we strive to equip our students with the skills they need to succeed in their social lives and foster meaningful relationships. One essential skill in this domain is the ability to think about others before engaging in conversations. By...
Teaching Middle School Students the Art of Introducing Themselves
Introduction Introducing oneself is a crucial life skill that students will use countless times throughout their lives, whether in school, at work, or in social situations. By teaching middle schoolers how to confidently introduce themselves to adults, you're...
Visual Referencing: A Comfortable Alternative to Eye Contact for High School Students
Introduction As educators, we strive to teach our high school students essential social skills that will help them navigate their personal and professional lives. One critical skill is the ability to effectively communicate and engage in conversations, ensuring that...
Teaching Conversation Drivers: Fostering Better Communication and Friendships
Introduction As educators, it is our responsibility to teach students not only academic skills but also essential social skills. One such skill is the ability to drive a conversation forward, even when the topic might not be of personal interest. This ability is...
Understanding Indirect Communication and Intentions: An Activity for Special Education Students
Introduction Communication is a crucial skill for students, especially those in Special Education. Sometimes, people use indirect ways of speaking to get a message across without directly asking. This can be challenging for students, who may not always understand the...
Teaching Elementary Students the Importance of Hair Hygiene
Hygiene is an essential aspect of our daily lives, and teaching children the importance of maintaining a clean body is a crucial life skill. In this blog post, we will focus on the importance of keeping hair clean, a no-prep activity to help students understand this...
Superhero Yoga: A Calming Corner for Special Education Students
Introduction Superhero Yoga is a fun and engaging way for students in special education to develop their social-emotional skills. By practicing yoga, students can stretch, breathe, and move their bodies while exercising their brains. This activity is designed to help...
Teaching Kindergarten Students to Be the Bigger Person: An Educator’s Guide
Introduction Being the bigger person is an essential skill for children to learn as they navigate social interactions and develop relationships. This concept teaches children to resist the urge to retaliate when someone hurts them and instead, stay calm and composed....
How We Act in School Bingo: A Social-Emotional Learning Activity for PreK Students
Introduction Teaching PreK students the importance of appropriate classroom behavior is essential for creating a positive learning environment. This blog post introduces an engaging and interactive activity called "How We Act in School Bingo" that helps young learners...