Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will practice taking turns using a simple board game and visual supports, and demonstrate asking for and giving turns appropriately during play.
Turn-taking fosters cooperative play, patience, and communication skills. Visual supports and structured games help SPED kindergarteners understand and apply turn-taking rules in engaging contexts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Game and Visuals
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Social Story
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Game Play
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Mini Board Game
4 minutes
Step 4
Group Turn-Taking Circle
3 minutes
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to use kind words by identifying polite phrases, practicing role-play scenarios with visual supports, and demonstrating at least one kind phrase toward a peer.
Using kind words promotes positive interactions, empathy, and reduces conflicts. Visual supports and role-play help SPED kindergarteners understand and practice polite language in a calm, structured environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Social Story
4 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Kind Words
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Role-Play Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Compliment Catch Game
4 minutes
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize feelings of anger, use visual prompts to choose a calming strategy, and demonstrate at least one strategy during the session.
Managing anger helps students maintain self-control, reduce conflicts, and foster positive peer interactions. Visual supports and guided practice create a safe, structured environment for SPED kindergarteners to learn these skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Social Story
4 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Calming Strategies
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Freeze Dance Calming Poses
4 minutes
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will review and integrate sharing, turn-taking, kind words, and calm-down strategies by identifying, demonstrating, and applying each skill in partner and group activities.
A final review helps SPED kindergarteners generalize and reinforce multiple social skills, boosting confidence and promoting positive peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Integrated Materials and Environment
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Skill Review
4 minutes
Step 2
Paired Role-Play
4 minutes
Step 3
Integrated Board Game
4 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Celebration
3 minutes
Activity
Game
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to share with peers by practicing turn-taking using visual supports and calm-down strategies, and demonstrate one successful sharing interaction within the session.
Sharing builds positive peer relationships and reduces conflicts. Visual supports and a calm environment help SPED kindergarteners understand expectations and feel secure while practicing social skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Social Story
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Sharing
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Turn-Taking Game
3 minutes