Slide Deck
Unlocking Social Cues: Your Feelings Decoder!
Let's become feelings detectives!
Welcome students and set an inviting tone. Explain that today we're going to become 'feelings detectives.'
What are Social Cues?
Clues people give us about how they are feeling or what they are thinking:
- Faces: Happy, sad, angry, surprised!
- Bodies: Arms crossed, jumping with joy, shoulders slumped.
- Voices: Loud, soft, quick, slow, friendly, upset.
Explain that social cues are like secret messages people send with their faces, bodies, and voices. Give simple examples they might already know.
Why are Social Cues Important?
• Helps us understand our friends.
• Helps us know how someone feels.
• Helps us know what to say or do.
• Helps us make new friends!
Emphasize that understanding these clues helps us be good friends and know how to act. It's like having a superpower!
What clues do you see?
This slide is for the video. Explain to students that they should watch closely for clues. Prepare to pause the video at various points for discussion as outlined in the lesson plan and script. (Note: As an AI, I cannot generate or play an actual video. The teacher should prepare an age-appropriate video on social cues/emotions to play here.)
Let's Be Social Detectives!
What did you notice?
- What feelings did you see?
- How did their faces change?
- What did their bodies tell you?
- What did their voices sound like?
Lead a discussion after the video. Use the prompts from the script to encourage students to share their observations and connect them to the concepts learned.
Time to Practice!
Now, let's practice identifying social cues with our worksheet.
Introduce the worksheet as a chance to practice being social detectives. Explain the instructions clearly and offer support.
You're a Social Super-Sleuth!
You are all amazing social detectives!
Keep looking for clues to understand others!
Thank you for learning with me today!
Summarize the key learning. Ask students to share one new thing they learned or one thing they will try to notice more in the future. End on a positive, empowering note.
Script
Teacher Script: Unlocking Social Cues
## Warm-Up: How Do You Feel? (2 minutes)
"Hello, everyone! Welcome, my amazing detectives! Today, we are going to learn how to be super social detectives. But first, let's do a quick check-in. Can you show me with your face or a small movement how you are feeling right now? Are you feeling happy? (Smile) A little tired? (Yawn) Excited? (Wiggle) Show me!"
(Pause for responses. Acknowledge a few students.)
"Great! Thank you for sharing your feelings with me.
## Introduction to Social Cues (3 minutes)
"Today, we're going to talk about something really important called social cues. Can you say 'social cues' with me?"
(Wait for students to repeat.)
"Wonderful! Social cues are like secret clues that people give us without even saying a word! They help us understand how others are feeling or what they are thinking. It's like being a detective and looking for clues everywhere!"
"We look for clues in three main places: their faces, their bodies, and their voices."
(Click to Social Cues Slide Deck - Slide 2: What are Social Cues?)
"Look at this slide. See how faces can tell us if someone is happy, sad, or surprised? Our bodies can also give clues, like when someone jumps with joy, or their shoulders are slumped if they're sad. And even our voices! A loud voice might mean someone is excited or angry, while a soft voice might mean they are calm or sleepy."
(Click to Social Cues Slide Deck - Slide 3: Why are Social Cues Important?)
"So, why do you think these clues are important? Why do we need to be social detectives?"
(Pause for student responses. Guide them to ideas like 'to understand friends,' 'to know if someone needs help,' 'to know what to say.')
"Exactly! Understanding social cues helps us understand our friends, know how someone feels, helps us know what to say or do, and even helps us make new friends! It's a superpower for making connections!"
## Video & Guided Discussion (5 minutes)
"Alright, social detectives, are you ready for your first mission? We are going to watch a short video. I want you to watch very carefully and look for all the social cues you can find! Pay close attention to their faces, their bodies, and their voices."
(Click to Social Cues Slide Deck - Slide 4: Watch and Learn: Social Cues in Action!)
(Play the video. As noted in the slide deck, pause at key moments.)
"Okay, pause right there! What facial expression do you see on this person? What do you think that means?"
"Now look at their body language. Are their arms crossed? Are they smiling? What is their body telling you about how they feel?"
"Listen to their voice here. Is it loud, soft, happy, or sad?"
(Continue pausing and discussing throughout the video. Encourage students to use emotion words.)
(Click to Social Cues Slide Deck - Slide 5: Let's Be Social Detectives!)
"Great job watching, everyone! What did you notice in the video? What feelings did you see? How did their faces change? What did their bodies tell you? What did their voices sound like?"
(Facilitate a brief discussion, reinforcing correct observations and vocabulary.)
## Social Cues Worksheet Activity (3 minutes)
"Now it's your turn to be super social detectives on your own! I have a special Social Cues Worksheet for you."
(Distribute the worksheets.)
(Click to Social Cues Slide Deck - Slide 6: Time to Practice!)
"On this worksheet, you will see some faces, and you'll need to match them to the correct feeling words. Then, you'll get to draw a face showing an emotion. Take your time and think like a detective! I'm here to help if you need me."
(Circulate around the room, offering individual support and gentle corrections as needed.)
## Cool-Down: One New Clue (2 minutes)
"Time is almost up, my wonderful detectives! You all did such a fantastic job today. Before we finish, I want each of you to tell me one new social cue you learned today, or one thing you will try to notice more when you talk to your friends or family."
(Listen to each student's response.)
(Click to Social Cues Slide Deck - Slide 7: You're a Social Super-Sleuth!)
"Remember, practicing these skills every day will help you understand others and make great connections. You are all amazing social super-sleuths! Thank you for learning with me today!"
Worksheet
Social Cues Worksheet: Feelings Detectives!
Name: ________________________ Date: _________
Part 1: Match the Feeling!
Look at the faces. Draw a line from the face to the word that tells you how they are feeling.
1. Happy
2. Sad
3. Angry
4. Surprised
Part 2: Draw a Face!
Draw a face below that shows someone feeling a different way. What feeling did you draw?
I drew a face that is feeling: ________________________
Lesson Plan
Social Cues Lesson Plan
Students will be able to identify common social cues (facial expressions, body language, tone of voice) and use basic social-emotional language to better understand social interactions and build positive relationships.
Understanding social cues is crucial for newcomers to navigate new social environments, make friends, and feel comfortable in their classroom and community. It helps prevent misunderstandings and promotes positive communication.
Audience
1st Grade Newcomers
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Interactive video presentation, guided discussion, and practical application through a worksheet.
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: How Do You Feel?
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Social Cues
3 minutes
Step 3
Video & Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Social Cues Worksheet Activity
3 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: One New Clue
2 minutes