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Social Skills Game Day

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Lesson Plan

Social Skills Game Day

Learning and practicing social skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills through experiential and game-based learning. Students will engage in a discussion, watch a video, and participate in a group game to practice and improve their social interactions. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for students to develop essential social skills, which are crucial for personal and professional success.

Audience

High School Social Skills Group

Time

30 mins

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Video: How to Break the Ice, and Board Game: Social Skills Adventure

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the lesson's focus on social skills.
  • Briefly explain the importance of social skills in everyday life.
  • Outline the activities planned for the session.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about social skills.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
  • Facilitate a supportive and open environment for discussion.

Step 3

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Introduce the video "How to Break the Ice".
  • Play the video for the students.
  • After viewing, ask students to reflect on the tips shared in the video.

Step 4

Group Activity

10 mins

  • Introduce the board game "Social Skills Adventure".
  • Explain the rules and objectives of the game.
  • Divide students into small groups to play the game, focusing on effective communication and social interaction.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork during the game.

Step 5

Closure

4 mins

  • Gather students back together and ask them to share their experiences from the game.
  • Discuss what they learned and how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills outside of the classroom.
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Discussion

Social Skills Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' understanding and experiences with social skills.

What are some social skills you think are important?

Encourage students to think about skills like listening, empathy, and communication.







Can you share a time when you used a social skill effectively?

Guide students to reflect on past experiences where social skills helped them.







How do you feel when you are in a new social situation?

Help students express their feelings and discuss strategies to manage them.







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Worksheet

Social Skills Adventure

A board game designed to help students practice social skills through interactive scenarios. Players move around the board, encountering different social situations that require effective communication and interaction.




Start: You meet someone new at a party. How do you start a conversation?







Move 2 spaces: A friend is upset and needs someone to talk to. How do you show support?







Move 3 spaces: You want to join a group activity but don't know anyone. How do you approach them?







Move 1 space: You disagree with a friend about a movie choice. How do you express your opinion respectfully?







Move 4 spaces: You notice someone sitting alone at lunch. How do you invite them to join you?







Finish: Reflect on a social skill you improved during the game.




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