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Play & Chat Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Play & Chat Adventure

initiating play and conversation

This lesson uses a game-based approach to help a 2nd-grade boy practice initiating play and conversation. Through a fun and interactive activity, the student will learn how to start conversations and engage with peers in a playful setting. This lesson is important as it fosters social skills and confidence, which are crucial for building friendships and effective communication.

Audience

2nd grade boy

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Printable Conversation Starter Cards, and Small Ball or Bean Bag

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Briefly explain the importance of starting conversations and playing with others.
  • Introduce the activity as a fun game to practice these skills.

Step 2

Activity: Conversation Ball Toss

12 minutes

  • Use the printable conversation starter cards.
  • Stand in a circle with the student and any other participants.
  • Explain the rules: Toss the ball to someone, and when they catch it, they pick a card and start a conversation based on the prompt.
  • Encourage the student to think of follow-up questions or comments to keep the conversation going.
  • Rotate turns to ensure everyone gets a chance to initiate a conversation.

Step 3

Closure

5 minutes

  • Gather the group and discuss what they learned about starting conversations.
  • Ask the student how they felt during the activity and if they found it easier to talk to others.
  • Encourage them to use these skills in their daily interactions.
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Worksheet

Conversation Starter Cards

These cards contain prompts to help initiate conversations during the activity. They are designed for one-sided printing and can be cut out for use in the game.




What's your favorite game to play?







If you could be any animal, what would you be?







What's the best thing about school?







What's your favorite food?







If you could have any superpower, what would it be?







What's your favorite book or story?







What's something fun you did recently?







If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?




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