Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to common facial expressions and help them identify emotions through visual cues, aiming for at least 4 correct identifications.
Understanding facial expressions is foundational for social interactions. Recognizing emotions in others boosts empathy, confidence, and peer engagement.
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Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Emotion Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Facial Expression Cards
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Matching Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Practice
5 minutes
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Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Teach students to recognize and interpret common gestures and body language cues, aiming for at least 4 correct identifications and imitations.
Understanding nonverbal gestures helps children decode unspoken messages, improving social awareness, peer interactions, and confidence in communicating.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Gesture Cards
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Role Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Body Language Bingo
5 minutes
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Activity
Slide Deck
Session 2: Decoding Gestures & Body Language
Warm-Up Review
Introduce Gesture Cards
Guided Role Play
Body Language Bingo
Closing & Reflection
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Integrate facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice in realistic social scenarios by having the student identify and act out cues correctly at least 4 times.
Combining multiple social cues in context builds deeper understanding of how emotions and intentions are communicated, boosting social confidence and real-world readiness.
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Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Combined Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Tone of Voice
5 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Role-Play
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Feedback
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will analyze illustrated social scenario cards to identify characters’ facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice, accurately labeling at least three cues.
Contextualizing social cues in stories helps students see how expressions, body language, and tone work together in real-life interactions, building deeper comprehension and confidence.
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Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Illustrated Stories
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Story Interpretation
10 minutes
Step 4
Response & Reflection
5 minutes
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Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will apply their social cue skills in realistic scenarios by choosing and using facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice. They will enact four role-play prompts and reflect on their cue use to reinforce self-monitoring and set future goals.
Generalizing social cue recognition to real-world contexts and promoting self-reflection helps students solidify their skills, fosters independence, and boosts confidence in peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Role-Play Practice
15 minutes
Step 3
Self-Reflection
5 minutes
Step 4
Goal-Setting & Closure
5 minutes
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