Category: Skill Building

Social Emotional Learning Books for Students

06/14/2024

Curated non-fiction emotional well-being books for students 11+, helping middle and high schoolers build empathy, emotional vocabulary, confidence, and social skills.

Transition Activities for Better Student Outcomes

8 Tips for Engaging Students in the Transition Planning Process

02/13/2024

Discover 8 proven strategies to boost engagement in transition planning for students with disabilities—empowering self-advocacy, work experiences, and mentorship.

Self-Awareness SEL Activity: The Split-Self Portrait Art Exercise

02/04/2024

Boost students' emotional well-being with the Split-Self Portrait self-awareness activity—creative SEL lesson fostering identity exploration and introspection.

Special educator examining the most common legal errors in IEP planning

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Special Education Transition Lesson Plans

01/19/2024

Avoid seven common mistakes special education teachers make in transition lesson plans—learn how to create student-centered, realistic, and collaborative plans.

What is social emotional learning — a guide for educators

What Is SEL? A Guide to Social-Emotional Learning

01/03/2024

Learn how an emotional well-being curriculum in schools boosts students' emotional intelligence, academic success, and social skills with practical integration tips.

A teacher helps a student with building self-esteem

7 Self-Esteem Building Questions for Students

12/11/2023

Boost student confidence and wellbeing with seven framed questions teachers can use to build self-esteem, engagement, and classroom participation.

A high school special education student with a backpack and tablet looking ahead toward her transition to adulthood

Elements of a Successful Transition Curriculum for Special Education

12/01/2023

Discover the 4 key components of an effective special education transition curriculum—IEP planning, skills development, community engagement, and evaluation.

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10 SEL Questions to Build Social and Emotional Skills in the Classroom

11/23/2023

Boost classroom emotional well-being with quick, practical social-emotional learning questions and activities teachers can use across subjects to support student growth.

One male and one female high-school student engaged in transition activties

6 Transition Activities for Better Student Outcomes

09/07/2023

Engaging transition activities for special education: practical, age-appropriate classroom tools to build nonacademic skills, self-determination, and career readiness.

A girl rides her bike with her dog as she learns to be independent, one of the essential life skills for teens.

25 Life Skills for Teens: What They Should Know Before Leaving Home

06/28/2022

Essential life skills for teens: 25 practical tips—from laundry and cooking to budgeting, healthcare and digital responsibility—to build teen independence.

5 Icebreaker Activities for Teens That Aren’t Boring

06/27/2022

Engaging icebreaker activities for teens that high school teachers can use to build rapport, boost class camaraderie, and fill short gaps with meaningful connection.

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15 Ways for Schools to Build Strong Relationships

06/25/2022

Build strong relationships in schools with practical tips for teachers, admins, and families to foster inclusive SEL, boost engagement, and strengthen culture.