Susan Traugh

As elections loom near, it is important to teach our young people how to vote responsibly. By teaching students to vote with forethought and information, we teach them how to be responsible and engaged citizens. Responsible voting includes understanding our personal ideology, researching the candidates and issues, and knowing how to cast a vote. Memorial Day and Voter’s Rights Memorial Day season is a good time to teach students about the rights that our soldiers have fought

May ushers in Emergency Medical Services Week and is a good time to teach teens about when and how to call emergency medical services. Knowing when to call for emergency medical services is an important adult living skill and the simple worksheet accompanying this lesson can help teachers create a lesson around emergency medical services. Teens Need to Know When 911 is Appropriate Not every medical situation requires a call to 911. Not only do 911 services cost more but using

The second week in May is National Etiquette Month and the a good time to practice manners and mannerly behavior with your teens with special needs. Common courtesy can sometimes be difficult for teen with special needs as they do not “read” the cues others take for granted. But, with a little help, you can teach manners and etiquette to your students in an easy and fun way. How to Practice Mannerly Greetings Students with special needs sometimes have difficulty looking peopl

May is Mental Health Awareness month and a good time to introduce mental health awareness to teens and young people. Especially as distance learning linger on and limited opening of the economy begins, it can trigger issues with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Understanding mental illness and how and where to get help is a vital skill for teens and young adults. This lesson will help you introduce mental health awareness to your students and provide them