Hey everyone, welcome back to the Teaching Autism podcast! In this heart-filled episode, I’m joined by the incredible Yara from Sea of Knowledge to dive deep into one of the most important topics in any classroom: friendship and anti-bullying.

We talk all about:

What healthy friendships really look like (and how to spot when something’s not quite right)

Practical ways teachers can support students through tricky social situations

How to make social-emotional learning fun, meaningful, and consistent in your daily routines

Recognizing the early signs of bullying and how to create safe, inclusive spaces for every student

Yara is full of real, relatable advice and brings so much value as both a resource creator and educator. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to manage friendship fallouts or teach empathy in an age-appropriate way—this one’s for you.

💛 Whether you're a special ed teacher, a general classroom teacher, or a parent, you’ll come away with simple, powerful ideas you can start using right away.

💡 Mentioned in This Episode:

🧦 Boots Empathy Craft
Use this fun and visual craft to help kids understand what it means to “walk in someone else’s shoes.”
👉 Check it out here

🍦 What Makes a Good Friend? Ice Cream Craft
Perfect for building social awareness and talking about what real friendship looks like.
👉 Download the free activity

🎨 SEL Crafts Mega Bundle
A HUGE collection of hands-on, themed activities to support emotional regulation, kindness, self-awareness, and more.
👉 Grab the bundle on TpT

👩‍🏫 Connect with Yara:
Website: Sea of Knowledge
Instagram: @seaofknowledge
TpT Store: Sea of Knowledge on TpT

💬 Let’s keep the conversation going!
What’s your go-to strategy for supporting friendships or tackling bullying in your classroom? Come join me over on Instagram @teachingautism and share your thoughts—I love hearing from you!