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Teaching Students to Use a Filter in Communication: Guess What Happens Next
Introduction Communication is a vital skill for students in special education, and it's essential for them to understand the concept of using a filter in their everyday interactions. By teaching students to differentiate between thoughts they should keep to themselves...
Teaching Students to Handle Disappointment: A Social-Emotional Learning Approach
Introduction Disappointment is a part of life that everyone experiences, especially in an academic setting. As educators, it's essential to teach students how to handle disappointment maturely and constructively. This blog post will explore the importance of...
Adapting to New Situations: Strategies for Educators
Introduction As educators, it's crucial to help students learn how to adapt to new situations and maintain focus. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning, we can teach students to be more resilient, flexible, and open to change. In this blog post,...
Teaching Flexibility to Elementary Students: The Power of Adaptability
Introduction Flexibility is a crucial life skill that allows individuals to adapt to changes and handle unexpected situations with ease. In the context of social-emotional learning, teaching flexibility to elementary students helps them understand the importance of...
Teaching Self Control to Kindergarten Students: A No-Prep Activity
Introduction Self control is a crucial skill for kindergarten students to develop, as it helps them navigate social situations and maintain a positive learning environment. In this blog post, we will explore a no-prep activity that educators can use to teach self...
Teaching PreK Students Social Skills Through Greetings
As educators, we understand the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) for the overall development of our students. Teaching social skills to PreK students can help them build strong relationships and develop a sense of belonging in their learning environment....
Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills in Middle School Students with Solve It
As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students not only academic skills but also essential life skills. One such life skill is problem-solving. This blog post will introduce you to the Solve It game, a step-by-step approach to help middle school...
Teaching Staying on Topic: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Staying on topic is a vital social skill that helps students engage in meaningful conversations and foster connections with their peers. For students in Special Education, learning to stay on topic can be particularly challenging. This blog post will...
Teaching Students to See from Others’ Point of View: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students to see from others' point of view. This skill is especially crucial for students in special education, as it helps them improve their problem-solving abilities, build better friendships,...
Exploring the Relationship Ruler: Guess What Happens Next Activity for PreK Educators
Introduction As educators, it is essential to teach our students various skills to navigate social situations effectively. One such skill is understanding the different levels of relationships and how to act accordingly. The Relationship Ruler concept helps students...
Teaching Elementary Students the Importance of Answering Questions
Introduction Effective communication is a fundamental aspect of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). One key aspect of communication is teaching elementary students the importance of answering questions when asked. By doing so, they learn to be more considerate,...
Teaching the Art of Apologizing to Kindergarten Students
Apologizing is an essential social skill that helps us maintain healthy relationships and develop empathy for others. Teaching Kindergarten students the importance of saying sorry and how to do it sincerely is a vital part of their social-emotional development....
PreK Educators: Introducing the Conversation Measuring Cup
Introduction Welcome to the world of the Conversation Measuring Cup, a valuable concept that helps PreK students understand how to balance their talking turns during conversations. The Conversation Measuring Cup teaches children to adjust the length of their responses...
Teaching Indirect Communication: Correcting Adults Respectfully
As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students the principles of Social-Emotional Learning. One crucial skill to develop is the ability to communicate respectfully, especially when correcting an adult. In this blog post, we will discuss an...
Teaching PreK Students the Importance of Hair Hygiene
Introduction Teaching young children about personal hygiene is essential for developing healthy habits and promoting their social-emotional well-being. One important aspect of hygiene is maintaining clean hair. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of...