In this episode of Be The Exception in Special Education, Dawn Ellis shares simple and effective SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) activities that every special education teacher can implement to help students build emotional awareness. These activities not only help students regulate their emotions but also contribute to their social and academic success.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why emotional awareness is essential in the special education classroom

• How Emotion Charades can help students recognize and express emotions

• The power of Feelings Check-Ins to support emotional regulation

• How to use Breathing Exercises to calm overwhelmed students

• Tips for integrating emotional awareness into daily routines

Links and Resources

• SEL Bundle

• Building on SEL Awareness Training

• SEL Activities for Emotional Awareness Blog

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