Lesson Plan
Crack the Conversation Code Lesson Plan
Students will practice active listening, interpret nonverbal cues, and use conversation starters to build confidence and strengthen peer interactions.
Developing social skills helps students connect with peers, reduces social anxiety, and promotes positive relationships both in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Active Listening Practice
7 minutes
Step 3
Reading Nonverbal Cues Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Starting Conversations Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-Up
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Crack the Conversation Code
Session Objectives
Group Norms
Icebreaker: Find Someone Who…
Active Listening
Active Listening Practice
Understanding Nonverbal Cues
Nonverbal Cues Activity
Starting Conversations
Conversation Starters Practice
Reflection
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Activity
Activity
Activity
Reading
Lesson Plan
Social Superpower Boost Lesson Plan
Students will identify and practice three core social skills—active listening, empathy, and confident communication—through interactive activities and reflections to strengthen peer connections.
Developing social superpowers boosts students’ self-awareness, fosters empathetic peer interactions, and builds confidence in real-life conversations, reducing conflicts and promoting inclusion.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Active Listening Skill Overview
7 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Role-Play Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Building Confident Communication
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-Up
3 minutes