Social Emotional Learning
We share helpful, secular (non-religious) homeschooling resources for a variety of subjects and grade levels. Our goal is to support parents as they navigate their homeschooling journey with confidence and ease.
Develop Empathy
Activities: Reading Stories about Emotions Read stories that explore emotions and social situations, then discuss with the children the characters' feelings. Tips for Teacher Ask open-ended questions to encourage children to express their own emotions.
Develop Understanding of Emotions
Activities: Emotion Cards Use cards showing different emotions and ask the child to identify and name these emotions. Tips for Teacher Encourage the child to look in the mirror and mimic facial expressions.
Encourage Teamwork
Activities: Group Project Form pairs and give them a discussion topic to encourage them to exchange ideas and listen to each other. Tips for Teacher Regularly change the topic to maintain the children's interest.
Enhance Active Listening
Activities: Telephone Game Children pass a phrase by whispering it to the next child, reinforcing listening and concentration. Tips for Teacher Adjust the length and complexity of the message based on the child's level.
Improve Verbal Communication
Activities: Role-Playing Create social scenarios (like greeting a friend or asking for help) for the child to practice appropriate verbal responses. TIps for the Teacher: Encourage the child with praise and positive reinforcement.
Improving Social Interactions
Activities: Collaborative Board Game Choose a board game that encourages cooperation rather than competition, like cooperative puzzles or building games. Tips for Teacher Promote discussion and collective decision making during the game.
Learn Conflict Management
Activities: Conflict Role-Playing Act out common conflict situations and discuss the best ways to resolve them together. Tips for Teacher Involve the child in conflict resolution by suggesting solutions.
Reinforce Turn-Taking
Activities: Circle Conversation Games Arrange a circle where each child must ask a question or make a comment, reinforcing respect for turn taking. Tips for Teacher Be patient and give each child time to formulate their response.
Social Skills Activities
Here are some engaging social skills activities for children with autism that can help develop their ability to interact with others in a supportive environment: Social Stories What it is: Simple stories that explain social situations step by step, showing how others...
Teaching Strategies
At Teaching Strategies, we help early childhood educators build this environment and provide the foundation for success for every child by connecting teachers, children, and families to inspired teaching and learning experiences, informative data, and stronger...
