Building Friendships & Battling Bullying with Yara from Sea of Knowledge

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!