Social Skills Groups

A small-group intervention to reinforce specific positive behaviors using PBIS and MTSS Tier 2 supports. Designed for 4th grade students over a single 30-minute session, this lesson prevents escalation by celebrating successes and reflecting on behaviors.

This small-group module focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors through MTSS Tier 2 interventions for 5th graders. Over one 30-minute session, students will learn and practice self-monitoring strategies to boost confidence and cultivate a positive school climate.

In this superhero-themed workshop, 2nd-grade students learn essential social skills through fun “power moves” like greeting, sharing, and cooperation. This Tier 2 small-group intervention empowers students with practical strategies to build peer relationships and enhance classroom harmony. Audience: 2nd Grade Group, 30-minute session.

A small-group 6th grade workshop on behavioral supports, exploring how individual actions impact peers through role-plays and scenarios. This Tier 2 session uses empathy-building activities to promote thoughtful choices and positive group dynamics.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 social skills session, kindergarteners will learn to distinguish expected vs. unexpected behaviors. Through interactive activities and guided discussion, students will build self-awareness and social understanding to navigate classroom and playground settings.

A small-group circuit activity rotating 6th grade special education students through stations to practice turn-taking, eye contact, and conversation scripts. This Tier 2 (Group) lesson in a 40-minute session helps students build essential social skills through structured practice.

A focused small-group intervention to teach 5th graders self-monitoring and positive reinforcement strategies in a 30-minute session, empowering them to improve classroom engagement and build lasting behavior skills.

A 30-minute mystery-themed session for 2nd graders focused on targeted behavioral supports in small social skills groups. Students become detectives, gathering and classifying clues to distinguish appropriate from inappropriate behaviors—building self-awareness, peer cooperation, and reinforcing positive social skills.

A targeted small-group program combining role-play and graphic organizers to decode and practice social signals in peer conversations. This Tier 2 lesson helps 5th graders improve social communication and pragmatics through guided activities in a 30-minute session.

In this engaging 30-minute classroom lesson, 6th-grade ESL students develop positive behavior skills by understanding triggers, practicing coping strategies, and building a supportive peer environment. This Tier 1 session sets the foundation for a respectful classroom culture and equips students with social-emotional tools to reduce negative behaviors.

A 5-session small-group program for 9th graders to develop social skills, emotional awareness, and healthy coping strategies. These 30-minute sessions (Tier 2) provide interactive practice, guided reflection, and peer support to boost students’ emotional intelligence and peer interactions.

A small-group 7th grade workshop over four 60-minute sessions teaching communication, listening, and empathy through collaborative challenges. This Tier 2 group supports students in developing CASEL-aligned relationship skills in a fun, hands-on environment.

This small group activity focuses on the subtle forms of peer pressure that occur in everyday school settings. Students will learn strategies to resist negative influences and build supportive friendships. This lesson is crucial for helping students navigate social dynamics and develop resilience against peer pressure, fostering a positive school environment. Designed for a 7th-grade group, this session will last 30 minutes and is classified under Tier 2: Group Supports.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among students in grades 7-9 through interactive activities. It aims to improve communication, teamwork, and empathy, which are crucial for personal and academic success. By engaging in these activities, students will learn to better understand and collaborate with their peers, fostering a positive classroom environment.

A 6-session Tier 1 classroom series for 3rd graders teaching appropriate hallway, cafeteria, and recess behavior through interactive discussions, activities, readings, games, and warm-ups. Each 10-minute session builds students’ social skills and school citizenship.

A small-group intervention focused on reinforcing self-regulation skills through targeted mini-lessons and personalized goal-setting, helping students build self-awareness and confidence. This Tier 2 group support is designed for 5th graders over a 30-minute session. Materials include a comprehensive booster group plan, an engaging slide deck, a detailed coaching script, reflective journal prompts, and a clear progress rubric.

An 11-session Tier 2 group intervention for 1st–4th graders to build essential social skills like friendship, empathy, turn-taking, and conflict resolution. Each 1-hour session includes engaging warm-ups, activities, discussions, games, worksheets, quizzes, and scripts to minimize prep. Culminates in a creative group project to showcase learned skills.

This 3-session, 30-minute each, group lesson series helps 6th grade girls build positive behavior skills through interactive discussions, activities, and practice. Students will learn self-awareness, self-regulation, and peer support strategies to foster a respectful classroom culture.

In this individualized Tier 3 behavior support session, a 2nd-grade student will use a visual timeline to identify challenging behaviors, triggers, and plan alternative choices. This 25-minute intervention fosters self-monitoring and planning skills, crucial for developing positive behavior patterns.

In this energetic Tier 2 small-group session for 5th graders, students will develop key social-emotional skills—collaboration, trust, and positivity—through engaging games and activities. Over a 40-minute session, they will tackle trust challenges, practice giving compliments, and reflect as a team on their growth. The focus is on CASEL competencies: relationship skills and social awareness.

This 5-session group intervention teaches SPED kindergarteners essential social skills—sharing, turn-taking, kind words, and anger management—through 15-minute sessions featuring visual supports, games, and calming strategies to foster positive peer interactions.

In this targeted 30-minute Tier 3 session, a 9th grade student will learn and practice three concrete coping strategies for navigating challenging peer interactions. This individualized lesson equips the student to recognize emotional triggers, apply calming techniques, and create a personalized action plan to use in real-life peer situations.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 2nd graders, students explore expected and unexpected behaviors through engaging scenarios and collaborative activities. Understanding these behaviors helps students navigate social situations and fosters positive peer interactions.

Focuses on providing support strategies for students facing behavioral challenges in a high school setting. This resource equips educators with the tools to create positive behavioral change through evidence-based practices.

This is a 30-minute Tier 2 small-group workshop for 6th graders focused on CASEL Relationship Skills—empathy and cooperation. Students will engage in interactive activities to practice perspective-taking, collaborate on role-play challenges, and reflect on supportive peer interactions.

A 90-minute Tier 1 training session to equip teachers with strategies to support shy, anxious, and aggressive students in building positive peer interactions. This lesson helps teachers create an inclusive classroom climate by learning practical techniques and activities they can implement immediately.

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.

In this Tier 1 program for a 2nd grade class, students are paired daily to support each other’s positive behaviors through structured check-ins and rewards. Over 40-minute sessions, students learn roles, practice kindness, and reflect together to build a positive classroom community.

A targeted mini-series of small-group sessions designed for 5th graders to strengthen self-regulation through interactive lessons and personalized goal-setting. Over multiple 30-minute sessions, students will build self-awareness, practice coping strategies, and monitor progress to boost confidence and classroom success.

In this 2-session, 30-minute each group lesson, 5th-grade students learn social skills for starting conversations, managing frustration, and showing respect. Tier 2 group supports ensure each student, including those with paraprofessional support and housing instability, practices strategies through interactive activities.

In this Tier 3 individual support lesson, a 30-minute session for a 1st grader, students will learn to recognize bullying, practice positive social skills, and develop strategies to be kind and assertive. This lesson is important to build self-confidence and safe peer interactions through guided role-play, reflection, and visual supports.

This lesson focuses on teaching 8th graders with autism how to use appropriate behavior at school through engaging activities. By incorporating a game-based learning strategy, students will actively participate in understanding and practicing appropriate behaviors. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop social skills and understand the importance of appropriate behavior in a school setting, which can enhance their learning experience and interactions with peers.

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.

Behavior Boost is a targeted small-group lesson series designed for 5th graders needing extra reinforcement to stay on task and engaged. Across a 30-minute session, students will learn and practice evidence-based focus strategies to improve classroom behaviors and self-regulation.

A 4-session series teaching 2nd graders appropriate hallway, cafeteria, and recess behavior. Each 10-minute session uses engaging activities and discussions to build a safe, respectful school community. This Tier 1 lesson ensures all students learn essential social skills.

A targeted 30-minute social skills session designed for a 2nd grader with autism, focusing on greetings, turn-taking, and sharing. This individual Tier 3 lesson builds confidence and practical strategies for positive peer interactions.

In this one-session small-group lesson, 4th graders will identify bullying behaviors, practice empathy, and develop strategies to intervene safely. This Tier 2 activity helps at-risk students build confidence and social skills to stand up for themselves and others.

In this two-session, 15-minute bootcamp, special needs students will learn key classroom behavior skills through engaging, scaffolded group activities. These lessons are designed as Tier 2 supports to reinforce positive behavior expectations, improve social interactions, and foster a supportive learning environment.

An individualized support plan showing how one positive act can influence peers, with targeted reflections and goal-setting for a 6th grader in a 20-minute session. This Tier 3 behavioral support helps the student recognize their impact and set personal goals.

A 6-session, 15-minute individual social skills training for a 6th-grade student focused on identifying emotions and perspectives in social scenarios and applying basic conflict resolution strategies. This Tier 3 lesson equips Zachary with tools to navigate social interactions, manage frustration, and solve conflicts independently.

Over two 20-minute sessions, kindergarteners will become ‘Behavior Detectives,’ learning to identify expected and unexpected behaviors in the classroom through interactive activities and engaging games. This individual-focused lesson helps students self-regulate and build social skills, ideal for MTSS Tier 3 support.

A targeted behavior support session script that empowers 4th grade students to take ownership of their actions through friendly checklists and positive reinforcement in a small group setting. This 25-minute Tier 2 session leverages self-monitoring checklists to boost positive choices, encouraging accountability and celebrating success.

In this engaging Tier 2 small group lesson, 5th graders will develop key social skills—like active listening, empathy, and cooperation—through interactive activities and discussions. Over a focused 30-minute session, students will practice real-life scenarios in a fun, supportive environment, building confidence and stronger peer connections.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 7th and 8th grade boys through experiential and project-based learning. Students will engage in activities that promote effective communication, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills that are crucial for personal and academic success.

In this 30-minute small-group session, 5th graders will build key social skills like active listening, empathy, and respectful communication through interactive activities and discussions. This Tier 2 lesson supports students needing extra practice to foster positive peer interactions and confidence in social settings.

In this two-session social skills unit for K–4 students on the autism spectrum (including non-verbal and ADHD learners), students become 'Super Social Detectives' as they practice recognizing basic and mixed emotions, structured turn-taking, and conversation-building. Differentiated supports—AAC boards, visual timers, fidget tools, sensory-friendly options, and movement breaks—ensure engagement and success.

This 6-session program is designed for 3rd grade boys to help them regulate emotions, take perspectives, and engage in appropriate social behaviors. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn to identify and practice coping skills, understand others' thoughts and feelings, and recognize expected and unexpected behaviors. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and social skills, empowering students to navigate social situations with confidence and empathy.

Help an 8th grader who struggles with making positive peer relationships develop social skills, confidence, and strategies for building friendships. This one 30-minute Tier 3 individual session uses targeted activities and reflections to support meaningful connections.

Students explore and map their personal support networks, strengthening help-seeking behaviors and emotional resilience. This Tier 2 group lesson for 4th graders features collaborative discussion and reflection activities in a 30-minute session.

This 30-minute small-group intervention helps 5th graders learn how to use a designated safe space and self-regulation tools when they feel upset. Students will collaborate to set up and personalize their Calm Corner, learn to identify emotions, and set goals for using self-regulation strategies. Tier 2 supports boost social-emotional skills and provide a structured environment for intervention.

This lesson aims to address bad behavior among middle school students by using Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning, and Game-Based Learning. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn about the impact of their actions and develop strategies for positive behavior. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the consequences of their actions and encourages them to make better choices, fostering a positive and respectful classroom environment.

This group counseling session focuses on enhancing social skills through engaging activities and a video component. The session is designed to help students develop confidence in social interactions, improve communication skills, and understand the importance of active listening. By using Game-Based Learning strategies, the session aims to make learning social skills fun and interactive, encouraging students to apply these skills in real-life situations.

This lesson aims to help 2nd-grade students develop essential social skills through interactive activities. By engaging in a discussion, role-playing, game-based learning, and completing a worksheet, students will learn how to communicate effectively, cooperate with peers, and understand the importance of empathy. These skills are crucial for their personal development and success in collaborative environments.

This 6-week social skills group helps 1st grade boys become confident, kind, and cooperative peers. Through fun, 30-minute Tier 2 sessions, students will practice making friends, managing emotions, and solving conflicts in a supportive small-group environment.

This lesson plan is designed to help 3rd graders develop essential self-management and social skills through engaging activities and discussions. Over the course of six weeks, students will participate in experiential learning exercises that promote active participation and collaboration. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills needed to manage their emotions, work effectively with others, and build positive relationships, which are crucial for their overall development and success in school and beyond.

In this 6-week Tier 2 group series for 3rd graders, students will learn and practice essential friendship skills—like empathy, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork—in 30-minute weekly sessions. By the end, students will feel more confident in making friends and resolving conflicts, leading to a kinder classroom community.

In this 30-minute small-group lesson for 3rd graders, students will practice relationship skills and responsible decision making through engaging scenarios and collaborative activities. This Tier 2 session supports students in building empathy, communication, and thoughtful choices—essential life skills for positive social interactions.

A small-group workshop for intervention teams (Grades 3-5) focusing on Tier 2 PBIS strategies. Participants will learn to analyze behavioral data, design targeted interventions, and implement fidelity checks. This professional learning equips teams with tools to support students needing extra behavioral guidance in 45-minute sessions.

A 6-session Tier 2 social skills curriculum for 7th graders (30 minutes each) designed to build confidence, communication, and friendship-building skills—especially for students with autism. This small-group program provides structured activities, discussions, and practice to promote real-life social success.

This 5-session group intervention helps 10th graders develop key social skills—active listening, assertive communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and teamwork—through engaging activities and practice. These 30-minute sessions build essential interpersonal abilities to support students in all areas of life and boost their social confidence.

A 30-minute individualized session introducing 7th graders to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, focusing on mindfulness and emotion regulation. This session helps students develop tools to manage intense emotions and improve coping strategies. Tier 3 support for students needing personalized emotional health instruction.

This workshop aims to enhance social skills by exploring emotions and effective communication techniques to foster friendships and teamwork. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify and express their feelings, understand others' emotions, and practice communication strategies. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, improve their interpersonal skills, and build stronger relationships with peers.

A 30-minute Tier 2 group training for clinical staff on strengthening interpersonal and social skills, learning to identify and express emotions effectively, and practicing self-advocacy strategies. This session equips staff with tools to support clients and colleagues in emotional expression and assertive communication.

A small-group series teaching 8th graders how to articulate emotions and set personal boundaries in one-on-one settings. This Tier 2 group intervention spans multiple 60-minute sessions, fostering self-awareness and interpersonal skills in a supportive environment.

In this 45-minute Tier 2 lesson, 4th graders will learn pragmatic social group skills—like starting conversations, taking turns, and reading social cues—through engaging activities and role-plays. These skills will help students build stronger friendships and participate confidently in group settings.

Small-group instruction on using nonverbal signals to request help or breaks; improves communication and reduces disruptions. This Tier 2 lesson for a 4th grade group spans one 30-minute session and equips students with practical tools for managing their needs in the classroom.