Taking action with Social Emotional IEP Goals We understand that you want to provide your students with the greatest possible chance for success in meeting their IEP goals. To help out, we’ve assembled a list of 10 frequently cited Social Emotional IEP goals as well as actionable objectives to include … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Lyla and Cooper Partner Cards Favorite Things List Body Language Mirroring Activity Instructions Activity 1 Prompt Gather students in a circle and tell them that they will be playing a game to practice cooperation and communication. … Read more
We’ve rounded up some of our top tips and lessons that will help you create a classroom that practices respectful resolutions and sees conflict as a chance to develop ever-important communication skills.
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Social Initiation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Chart Paper Markers What Do You Say cards What Do You Say printables (differentiated) Pragmatic Language Lesson Instructions Prep Print and cut out a set of What Do You Say cards. Review the differentiated printable … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Paper Chart Paper Markers or Crayons Download: The Blind Men and the Elephant Story Download: I Agree or I Disagree Worksheet Agree to Disagree Lesson Instructions and Teacher Guide Learning to appreciate and value the perspectives of … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle School SEL Skill(s): Communication, Social Initiation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Mock Wanted Ad Chart Paper Friend Wanted Worksheet How to be a Good Friend: Lesson Instructions Friendship Advertisement Ask students if they’ve ever seen a “Wanted Ad.” You can describe to them the details … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle School SEL Skill(s): Communication, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Apology slip worksheet Learning How to Apologize Lesson Prompt: “Today we’re going to talk about what we should do if we hurt someone’s feelings. We’re going to learn how to say we’re sorry and really … Read more
What Are Social Cues Teaching Social Cues Foundational Lessons We have developed a number of lessons and activities to assist you in helping students understand and process social cues. While these may include characters from our online social emotional learning curriculum, you don’t need to use or purchase the online … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: All SEL Skill(s): Communication Duration: 20 – 30 minutes Materials: Video (below) Paper and pencil or pen Voice Inflection Examples In the video below, you will hear four audio clips for the following words: “I didn’t even hear what you were saying” “Why would I listen to … Read more
You can show an ongoing commitment to social emotional learning by recognizing students who demonstrate good or improving SEL skills.