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Social Skills Workshop: Building Connections

Lesson Plan

Social Skills Workshop: Building Connections

Enhance social interactions

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' social skills through interactive games and activities. By engaging in exercises that promote active listening, cooperation, and conflict resolution, students will develop essential skills for effective communication and teamwork. This workshop is crucial for students with IEPs as it supports their social development and helps them navigate social situations more confidently.

Audience

6th-12th Grade Students with IEPs

Time

1 hour 30 mins

Approach

Enhance social interactions

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Printable Cards, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of social skills.
  • Explain the importance of active listening, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
  • Briefly outline the activities planned for the session.

Step 2

Active Listening Activity

20 mins

  • Pair students and have them take turns sharing a short story or experience.
  • The listener must summarize what they heard and ask one follow-up question.
  • Discuss as a group the challenges and benefits of active listening.

Step 3

Cooperation Game

25 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of printable cards.
  • Each group must work together to solve a puzzle or complete a task using the cards.
  • Reflect on the experience and discuss what strategies helped the group succeed.

Step 4

Conflict Resolution Role-Play

25 mins

  • Present a common conflict scenario to the class.
  • In pairs, students role-play the scenario, practicing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Share insights and discuss different approaches to resolving conflicts.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Recap the key skills learned: active listening, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply these skills in their daily lives.
  • Provide a worksheet for students to complete as a reflection exercise.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions for Social Skills

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on the importance of social skills and how they can be applied in various situations.

Why is active listening important in social interactions?

Discuss how active listening helps in understanding others and building relationships.







What strategies can help improve cooperation in a group?

Explore different teamwork strategies and their effectiveness.







How can conflict resolution skills benefit you in school and beyond?

Consider the long-term benefits of resolving conflicts peacefully.







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Worksheet

Social Skills Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet encourages students to reflect on the social skills they practiced during the workshop and how they can apply them in real-life situations.

Describe a situation where you used active listening. What was the outcome?








Think of a time you worked in a team. What cooperation strategies did you use?








Reflect on a conflict you resolved. What techniques did you use, and what was the result?








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