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High School Staying Calm Interactive Activity: Helpful and Unhelpful Strategies
High school clinicians play a significant role in supporting students’ ability to stay calm and manage their emotions effectively. Self-regulation does not always come naturally for teenagers, particularly when faced with academic challenges, peer interactions, or...
Free Middle School New Year’s Resolution Activity
Download Activity and Lesson Plan As educators, fostering goal-setting skills in middle school students can pave the way for their future successes. With the start of a new year, it’s an opportune time to engage them in reflective practices and empower them to set...
Free Elementary New Year Goal Setting Craft
Download Activity and Lesson Plan As the New Year approaches, it’s a wonderful opportunity to teach elementary students about setting goals and fostering a growth mindset. Instilling the importance of aspirations and plans at a young age helps them develop essential...
Pre-K & Kindergarten Using Your Self-Controller Interactive Activity: How I Keep Self-Control
Download 20+ Self-Regulation Activities for PK-12 No-prep tools to teach students how to stay calm, make thoughtful choices, and build emotional awareness. Download activities Developing self-regulation in early learners is foundational for lifelong success in the...
Free Elementary Winter Gratitude Craft
Download Activity and Lesson Plan Are you seeking a heartwarming and meaningful way to instill the spirit of gratitude in your elementary school students during the festive season? Look no further! This lesson plan revolves around a delightful Free Elementary Winter...
Elementary School Play Skills Video Lesson: Including Everyone on the Playground
Forming friendships and enjoying social success at school often hinges on positive peer interactions, especially during less structured times like recess. Some students naturally include others in their playground games, while many others benefit from structured...
High School Self-Regulation Printable Activity: Using Our Self-Controller at the Holidays
Download 20+ Self-Regulation Activities for PK-12 No-prep tools to teach students how to stay calm, make thoughtful choices, and build emotional awareness. Download activities The holiday season brings unique excitement and challenges for high school students, making...
High School Staying Calm Poster: Thinking About Others Goal Poster
Download 20+ Self-Regulation Activities for PK-12 No-prep tools to teach students how to stay calm, make thoughtful choices, and build emotional awareness. Download activities Helping high school students build effective self-regulation skills is a foundational goal...
Elementary School Situational Awareness Poster: Thinking About Others
Situational awareness is foundational for success in school, relationships, and daily life. Elementary students are just starting to learn how to read social situations. The "Thinking About Others Poster" from Everyday Speech provides a no-prep visual anchor for this...
No-Prep Activities
Teaching Problem-Solving Skills to Middle School Students: A Social-Emotional Learning Approach
Introduction As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students not just academic skills, but also valuable life skills that can help them navigate the world with confidence. One such skill is problem-solving, which enables students to assess...
Being Tuned In: Developing Skills for Social Awareness and Mindful Choices
Introduction Being tuned in is all about being aware of our own actions and the actions of others around us. This ensures that our behavior is appropriate for the current situation and doesn't cause discomfort or distress to others. By teaching students how to be...
Teaching Conversation Skills to Special Education Students: A No-Prep Activity
Introduction Teaching conversation skills to special education students is an essential part of their social-emotional learning. In this blog post, we will discuss an engaging no-prep activity that helps students understand the importance of taking turns and keeping...
Teaching the Self-Controller Scanner: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Controlling thoughts and feelings is a crucial skill for students to develop, especially in Special Education settings. The Self-Controller Scanner is a tool that can help students understand their emotions and regain control when needed. This technique...
Teaching PreK Students Conversation Drivers and Stoppers: A Fun Bingo Activity
Introduction Effective communication is an essential skill for children to develop from an early age. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of conversation drivers and stoppers, and how they impact the flow of a conversation. Conversation drivers are...
Teaching PreK Students to Express Excitement: Activities & Discussion Questions
In this blog post, we will explore the importance of teaching PreK students how to express excitement through their tone of voice and other nonverbal cues. We will provide a no-prep activity, discussion questions, related skills, and encourage you to sign up for free...
Teaching PreK Students the Importance of Sharing and Its Impact on Feelings
Introduction Sharing is an essential social skill that helps children develop empathy, build relationships, and create a sense of fairness. For PreK students, understanding the importance of sharing and its impact on others' feelings can be difficult. This blog post...
Helping Students Stay Calm and Improve Communication
Special education teachers often face challenges in helping students develop effective communication skills. One such challenge is when a student becomes overly focused on a single topic or question, which can lead to repetitive and potentially uncomfortable...
Background Brief: Enhancing Communication Skills Through Storytelling
As educators, we understand the importance of effective communication and storytelling skills for our middle school students. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to Background Brief, a fun and engaging game designed to help students improve their storytelling...
Teaching High School Students the Art of Small Talk
Introduction Communication is an essential aspect of social-emotional learning, and one of the fundamental communication skills is small talk. Small talk is a brief, polite conversation with someone, often focused on topics such as recent events, shared interests, or...
Making Plans with Friends: A Guide for Elementary Educators
Introduction Social-Emotional Learning is a crucial aspect of a child's development. One essential skill for students to learn is how to make plans with friends. This involves communication, collaboration, and empathy. In this blog post, we will discuss an activity...
Developing Social Chameleon Skills on the Playground
Being a social chameleon is a valuable skill that helps students adapt their behavior to different social situations, enabling them to get along with others and enjoy a harmonious playtime. In this blog post, we will discuss an easy-to-implement activity for educators...
Teaching PreK Students Conversational Beginnings and Endings
Introduction Conversations are an essential part of our daily lives, and helping PreK students develop the skills to start and end conversations is crucial for their social-emotional development. In this blog post, we will explore a no-prep activity to teach these...
Teaching Students to Make Connected Comments for Effective Conversations
Introduction In any conversation, it's essential for participants to make connected comments to ensure the dialogue remains engaging and on-topic. Connected comments are responses that relate to the ongoing conversation, which helps maintain a cohesive discussion and...
Teaching PreK Students the Importance of Being Helpful
Introduction Being helpful is an essential skill for children to learn, as it promotes kindness and respect towards others. It is crucial for educators to teach this skill to PreK students in order to foster a positive environment in the classroom and help students...
