This lesson focuses on developing basic conversation skills through interactive and engaging activities. Students will participate in a simple game and group activities to practice initiating and responding in conversations. This lesson is important as it helps students build essential communication skills, fostering social interaction and confidence in expressing themselves.
Erin Harackiewicz
Special Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on teaching 11th-grade students with autism how to engage in and sustain conversations with peers. Through a combination of video content and interactive activities, students will learn socially appropriate ways to initiate and maintain conversations. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop essential communication skills, fostering better social interactions and relationships.
Micaela Flynn
Counselor
This lesson is designed for special education middle school students with communication disorders, specific learning disabilities, and autism. The goal is to help students learn how to engage in conversations appropriately and independently. This 20-minute session will focus on practical strategies and role-playing to enhance communication skills, making it an essential life skill lesson.
Kristen O'Brien
Counselor
This 15-minute individual session helps an 8th-grade student on the autism spectrum develop and practice essential conversation skills. It focuses on building confidence and understanding social cues to improve daily interactions.
Christine Webber
Counselor
This lesson focuses on developing conversation skills in special education kindergarten students through active learning. Using the 'Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend' video, students will learn about the importance of listening, caring, and working together. This lesson is crucial for building foundational social skills that will help students interact positively with peers.
Erin Harackiewicz
Special Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on developing conversation skills for 1st-grade students in a lunchtime setting. Students will learn how to start and maintain conversations, listen actively, and use polite language. These skills are essential for building friendships and effective communication. The small group setting allows for personalized practice and feedback.
Michael Aboulafia
Psychologist
This lesson is designed to help students with moderate intellectual disabilities develop communication skills through structured activities. It focuses on promoting open communication, active listening, and empathy. The lesson includes visual aids and simplified language to ensure accessibility and engagement for all students.
Jennifer MacCord
Counselor
This lesson focuses on developing basic conversation skills among kindergarten special education students. Through active and collaborative learning strategies, students will engage in a guided discussion to practice taking turns, listening, and responding appropriately. This lesson is important as it helps students build foundational communication skills, which are essential for social interaction and learning.
Erin Harackiewicz
Special Education Teacher
This lesson is designed for a fourth-grade student with autism and ADHD to help them initiate conversations effectively. Over three 30-minute sessions, the student will engage in activities and games that focus on social pragmatic skills, supported by individual social work and speech and language strategies. This lesson is crucial for enhancing communication skills and building confidence in social interactions.
jdymek
Behavior Interventionist
This 40-session Tier 2 group lesson helps 8th graders develop essential social skills for engaging and sustaining conversations, including topic identification, maintaining dialogue, and turn-taking. Each 30-minute class features interactive activities, discussions, games, and worksheets to build confidence and competence. Ideal for small-group intervention, this unit equips students with measurable skills they can immediately apply.
clukasik
Counselor
This 15-minute, Tier 3 individual lesson helps an 8th-grade student with autism develop essential conversation skills, focusing on turn-taking, active listening, and appropriate topic initiation. Building these skills will improve social interactions and foster more meaningful connections.
Christine Webber
Counselor
This 10-minute Tier 2 lesson helps two high-functioning 1st-grade students on the autism spectrum practice maintaining conversations about appropriate topics. It focuses on developing social pragmatics to improve peer interactions.
Beth Arinsburg
Special Education Teacher
A whole-class series to practice turn-taking, eye contact, and conversation starters—key for nurturing peer relationships in inclusive 4th grade settings. This Tier 1 lesson engages all students over three 50-minute sessions, building confidence and real-world communication skills.
Meena Bisht
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps elementary autistic support students develop essential conversation skills, including initiating, maintaining, and ending conversations appropriately. Mastering these skills builds confidence and fosters positive social interactions. Designed for a 30-minute session.
Kayla
Special Education Teacher
This two-session lesson is designed for a third-grade student with autism to develop conversation skills. Each 20-minute session will focus on practical strategies to initiate, maintain, and close conversations, which are crucial for social interactions and building friendships. The lesson will include engaging activities, games, and worksheets to make learning enjoyable and effective.
Melyssa Sweet
Psychologist
This lesson helps K-2 students with autism learn essential conversation skills, including how to initiate, maintain, and gracefully exit conversations. Designed for small groups, this 30-minute session provides explicit instruction and practice for students who need additional social-communication support.
William Dominguez-Barrios
Social Worker
This lesson focuses on teaching students the art of small talk, an essential social skill that can help them build connections and navigate social situations more comfortably. By using Trauma-Informed Teaching, Game-Based Learning, and Inquiry-Based Learning strategies, the lesson aims to create a supportive and engaging environment for students to practice and develop these skills.
Kathleen Giorgio
Counselor
This lesson is designed to help an individual student with autism develop essential social skills through a personalized game-based learning approach. By engaging in a fun and interactive activity with the teacher, the student will learn how to initiate conversations, understand social cues, and build confidence in social interactions. This lesson is important as it provides the student with practical tools to navigate social situations, enhancing their ability to connect with peers and build meaningful relationships.
Iana Aguilera
Instructor
This lesson helps 2nd and 3rd-grade students on the autism spectrum develop essential conversation skills, including making eye contact and offering connected comments. This 20-minute session provides targeted group support for improving social communication.
malone_jennifer
Counselor
A focused lesson for 9th-grade students struggling with conversation flow. This lesson emphasizes strategies for smooth transitions in dialogue, boosting confidence in social settings. It's designed to help students practice real or imagined scenarios of social interaction through role-playing, focusing on turn-taking and appropriate responses.
Sara Andrea Mendoza
Psychologist
In this 15-minute group lesson, 3rd-grade students with mild autism will practice reciprocal conversation by asking and answering personal questions. This Tier 2 intervention helps students build social communication skills, gain confidence in asking questions, and learn to respond appropriately.
daryl.kwiatkowski
Special Education Teacher
This lesson is designed to teach a student the fundamental social skill of 'Having a Conversation.' By practicing structured steps, the student will gain confidence and improve their ability to communicate effectively with peers and teachers. This individual 30-minute session is for one student working with an ERMHS Counselor.
Sara Andrea Mendoza
Psychologist
In this lesson, students will learn the basics of having face-to-face conversations, including making eye contact, listening actively, and responding appropriately. They'll engage in role-playing activities to practice their skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps students build essential communication skills that are crucial for social interactions and future success.
Brian Millea
Health & Fitness
In this engaging 30-minute social skills lesson, students with intellectual disabilities will practice key communication skills—greeting others, starting conversations, and taking turns—to build confidence and positive interactions. This Tier 2 small-group session uses role-plays, visual supports, and modeling to support diverse learners.
Bridget Yurgel
Social Worker
This lesson introduces Pre-primary 1 and 2 students to the foundational concepts of communication skills. Students will learn how to express their thoughts and feelings clearly, listen actively, and understand non-verbal cues. This lesson is crucial for developing strong social-emotional skills and fostering positive interactions. Designed for one 60-minute session.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
In this 6-session, 30-minute individualized lesson series, our Kindergartner on the autism spectrum will learn foundational conversation skills through structured warm-ups, guided activities, and reflective cool-downs. These sessions foster social confidence, turn-taking, and topic maintenance in a one-on-one setting.
jdymek
Behavior Interventionist
This 5-session individual lesson is designed for a student struggling with initiating conversations, turn-taking, and coping with feelings of depression. The goal is to help the student practice initiating conversations with 1-2 turn-taking responses and develop coping strategies for managing frustration or sadness. Each session is 20 minutes long and includes a variety of engaging components such as scripts, worksheets, discussions, activities, games, and videos to support the student's socialization and emotional well-being.
Sara Andrea Mendoza
Psychologist
This 20-minute, Tier 3 individual lesson is designed for Kindergarten students with autism and ADHD to develop essential back-and-forth conversation skills. It will help students understand the rhythm of dialogue, practice turn-taking, and respond appropriately, fostering improved social communication.
Brooke Humphries
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 7th-grade students develop essential social skills for effective communication, including initiating and maintaining conversations, turn-taking, and building confidence. Designed for small group intervention (Tier 2), this 30-minute session provides practical strategies and practice opportunities.
aborgen
Social Worker
In this 60-minute individual session, students will develop essential social communication skills, including active listening, clear expression, and interpreting nonverbal cues. Strengthening these skills helps 8th graders build meaningful peer connections and promotes confidence in everyday interactions.
Katy Mak SLP
Paraprofessional
This 4th grade, whole-class series teaches turn-taking, eye contact, and conversation starters to nurture peer relationships in inclusive settings. Over multiple 50-minute sessions, students will practice key social skills through interactive activities, role-plays, and games to build confidence and empathy.
Zhannur Salkenova
Special Education Teacher
One-on-one support to help students build confidence in their conversational abilities through targeted practice and feedback. This lesson is important as it empowers students to communicate effectively, boosting their self-esteem and social skills. Designed for an 8th-grade student, the session lasts 40 minutes and focuses on individual needs.
Emma Gebhard
Social Worker, Counselor
This 30-minute, individual Tier 3 lesson for a 4th-grade student focuses on building essential social communication skills. Students will learn and practice key strategies for starting conversations, listening actively, and understanding social cues, helping them connect more effectively with others and navigate social situations with confidence.
Nichole Robbins
Social Worker
This 2-hour, one-session lesson helps adults with disabilities learn appropriate conversational skills, including when to speak and listen. By improving communication with friends and family, learners will build stronger relationships and confidence in everyday conversations.
Ron
Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional
This lesson is designed to help students with autism develop social interaction skills through structured discussions and activities. By using visual supports and clear, structured guidance, students will explore social scenarios and practice effective communication techniques. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for students to practice and reflect on their social skills, which are crucial for personal and academic success.
MBALBUENA
Social Worker
This lesson is designed to help students with autism develop social interaction skills through structured discussions and activities. By using visual supports and clear, structured guidance, students will explore social scenarios and practice effective communication techniques. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for students to practice and reflect on their social skills, which are crucial for personal and academic success.
Kathleen Giorgio
Counselor
This 15-minute individual lesson focuses on helping one student improve social interaction skills by practicing initiating and responding to peer conversations appropriately. It provides direct instruction and practice opportunities to build confidence in social settings.
Bianca Gregorio
Instructor
In this 15-minute, individual support session, 3rd graders will learn and practice taking turns in conversations, enhancing their communication and social skills. This crucial lesson helps students build respectful dialogue habits, boosting confidence and peer interaction.
tbobbitt
Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping a 6th grader with cognitive deficits learn how to make appropriate comments during conversations. By using a video and interactive activities, the student will gain practical skills in communication, enhancing their social interactions. This lesson is crucial for developing confidence and empathy, which are essential for building healthy relationships.
Bonita Williams
Instructor
This 30-minute lesson provides intensive, personalized support for a 3rd-grade student who struggles with verbal aggression. It focuses on helping the student understand the difference between aggressive and assertive communication and practice expressing needs and feelings respectfully, which is vital for building positive relationships and a safer learning environment.
Celina Wollak
Counselor
In this 45-minute lesson, young adults with developmental delays and intellectual disabilities will learn how to ask follow-up questions, use WH-questions, and make connected comments to keep conversations flowing. These skills boost social confidence and improve meaningful interactions.
Alexandra Kotowski
Instructor
This 20-minute, Tier 3 individual lesson is designed for a timid 9th-grade student with an IEP to develop self-advocacy skills and healthy emotional expression. It will help the student confidently communicate their needs and feelings, fostering personal growth and stronger relationships.
Roberte Souverin
Counselor
This lesson introduces young students to the basics of conversation, including how to start, maintain, and end a conversation politely. Through interactive activities and guided practice, students will learn essential communication skills that will help them in social interactions. This lesson is important as it builds foundational social skills, encourages empathy, and enhances students' ability to connect with others.
Madison Janicola
Social Worker
In this 15-minute Tier 2 discussion group, 12th graders will practice key social skills like active listening, empathy, and respectful communication through interactive scenarios. This critical support session helps build stronger peer relationships and equips students with tools for real-world interactions.
Kathleen Giorgio
Counselor
A 9-month, weekly Tier 3 program for individual 8th grade students to build and reinforce social communication and self-advocacy skills through progressive role-plays, reflections, and real-world practice. Each 30-minute session builds on the last, fostering confidence and independence over 36 weeks.
clukasik
Counselor
This lesson helps students with Autism in grades 3rd-5th learn and practice strategies for maintaining an on-topic conversation. It's a Tier 2 group support designed for a 20-minute session.
Kayla Sewell
Instructor
This 30-minute, individual Tier 3 lesson for a 7th-grade student focuses on developing fundamental communication skills with both teachers and peers through structured practice and guided prompting. It's important because effective communication is key for academic success, healthy relationships, and self-advocacy, especially for students who are reluctant to speak up.
Chloe Lamont-Dobbin
Social Worker
This lesson focuses on teaching a 4th-grade student the essential pragmatics of engaging in a conversation, including starting, maintaining, and ending a discussion appropriately. This individualized lesson is crucial for developing strong social communication skills. Designed for a 4th-grade student, 1 session, 30 minutes.
Allison Ryan
Instructor
This 10-minute Tier 3 individual lesson is designed for a 6th-grade boy to help him develop appropriate social skills, understand social cues, and manage behaviors that may lead to negative interactions. It focuses on practical strategies to improve peer relationships and reduce instigation.
rachelreynolds
Counselor
This 30-minute individual lesson for a first-grade student on an IEP addresses mumbling due to phonological delay and speaking anxiety. It aims to build confidence and improve clear articulation through targeted activities and games. This lesson is crucial for helping the student develop essential communication skills and overcome speaking challenges in a supportive environment.
Richard Adkins
Instructor
In this 40-minute small-group lesson for sixth graders with special education needs, students will learn how to move beyond surface-level chat by exploring deeper conversational questions and developing social communication skills. This Tier 2 intervention helps foster meaningful connections, build confidence in pragmatic language, and empower students to engage in authentic dialogue.
Angie B
Instructor
This 15-minute individualized lesson empowers a 15-year-old male student to understand and apply strategies for maintaining school-appropriate conversations, ensuring respectful and productive interactions within the school environment. It addresses social-emotional learning by focusing on communication skills and situational awareness.
kendra.bailey
Instructor
This lesson focuses on helping 5th-grade students develop conversation skills by practicing maintaining a conversation for five exchanges. Using a game-based approach, students will engage in a fun and interactive activity that encourages them to think of questions or comments to keep the conversation going. This lesson is important as it helps students build social skills, confidence, and the ability to connect with others, which are essential for their emotional and social development.
Gianna Akerberg
Counselor, Social Worker
In this 90-minute individual session, Jaskiran will explore foundational communication skills through interactive, hands-on activities tailored to her interests and need for engagement. This lesson is crucial for building her confidence in expressing needs and connecting with others. (Audience: Individual learner with autism; Tier 3 supports; 1 session, 90 minutes)
Taylor Rowe
Special Education Teacher
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.
Krysti Hesse
Social Worker
In this 2-session small group lesson, 3rd graders will sharpen their conversational superpowers: turn-taking, staying on topic, asking relevant questions, relating ideas, and crafting stories. Through discussions, games, and activities, students build social language skills essential for everyday interaction and academic success.
Sarah Cotto
Instructor
This 15-minute, individual Tier 3 lesson helps a 4th-grade student develop practical conversation starters to confidently join recess games. It focuses on building social communication skills for real-world application.
Melissa Premo
Counselor
This 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson for a 6th-grade student with selective mutism focuses on building confidence and practical strategies for initiating interactions in a comfortable, low-pressure environment. It helps the student understand and practice different ways to start conversations and interactions with others.
Renya Hill
Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping 9th-grade students practice initiating conversations with 1-2 turn-taking responses while learning to use coping strategies to manage frustration or sadness. It's important for social inclusion and emotional well-being, especially in challenging situations. The lesson is designed for one 30-minute session with interactive and engaging activities.
Sara Andrea Mendoza
Psychologist
This Tier 2 intervention equips 5th graders in a small group to initiate and sustain everyday conversations with confidence using practical scripts and strategies. Over a single 30-minute session, students will learn, practice, and reflect on social communication skills essential for building connections.
Maria Avina
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in activities to enhance their conversation skills, which are crucial for making friends. The lesson includes ice-breakers, active listening exercises, and discussions on maintaining engaging dialogues. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social skills that are essential for building relationships and effective communication.
CHRISTY DESKOVITZ
Counselor
This 25-minute Tier 3 individual lesson helps a 7th-grade student learn and practice assertive communication skills in different contexts. It's crucial for building healthy relationships and self-advocacy, especially for students with impulse control challenges, ADHD, and trauma history. Designed for one 7th-grade student.
Erica Sullivan
Counselor
This 6-week program helps second-grade students develop self-awareness in their communication. Each 20-minute session focuses on a specific aspect of how they communicate, from tone of voice to reacting to feedback, providing essential life skills for positive interactions with peers and teachers. Designed for small group support (Tier 2).
Kim Terwilliger
Counselor
This 15-minute, one-on-one lesson is designed for a 6th-grade student who struggles with self-advocacy, performance anxiety, and lack of empathy, as identified with emotional and communication disabilities on their IEP. The lesson will equip the student with strategies to confidently ask for help and express their needs in a classroom setting, fostering greater independence and reducing anxiety.
Allison Russell
Counselor
An individualized Tier 3 support lesson for an 8th grade student focusing on improving active listening through conversation analysis and self-reflection. This 30-minute session uses direct instruction, guided practice, and personal reflection to build social communication skills.
Maria Avina
Special Education Teacher
This 15-minute lesson for 3rd-grade small groups teaches students essential social skills for conversations, focusing on asking follow-up questions and understanding body language. It helps students build stronger relationships and communicate more effectively.
Saharah McCoy
Counselor
In this SEL lesson, 4th graders practice effective conversations with peers through guided role-play and discussion. Building strong communication skills and empathy helps students foster positive relationships and thrive socially. (Tier 2, Group, 30-minute session)
Ariana Dekeon
Counselor
This lesson focuses on developing confidence in social interactions through role-playing and exercises that emphasize active listening, empathy, and assertiveness. By engaging in these activities, students will learn to navigate social situations more effectively, fostering better communication and relationships with peers.
Paul Tentindo
Psychologist
This lesson is designed to encourage 2nd grade students to engage in conversation through a fun and interactive game. By participating in this lesson, students will develop their communication skills, learn to listen actively, and collaborate with their peers. This lesson is important as it fosters social interaction and helps students build confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas.
Madeline Perry
Counselor
A focused 15-minute Tier 3 social skills intervention for a 10th grader aimed at boosting conversational engagement through structured practice and feedback. This individual session will help the student recognize social cues, practice initiating and maintaining dialogue, and build confidence for real-world interactions.
Ashley Stone
Social Worker
In this Tier 3 lesson, two 5th-grade students below grade level will engage in hands-on social skill-building activities to improve communication, cooperation, and empathy. Over a single 30-minute session, students will practice turn-taking, active listening, and positive feedback in fun, low-pressure tasks. This lesson will boost their confidence and help them navigate social interactions effectively.
Eboniqua Smith
Social Worker, Counselor, Behavior Interventionist
This 15-minute lesson for 4th graders (functioning at a 1st-grade level) helps students understand and practice reciprocal conversation, a crucial life skill for building relationships and effective communication. It's designed for whole-class instruction with clear, supportive visuals and language.
ariley
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 4th-grade students with disabilities build stronger conversation skills. It focuses on taking turns, listening, and asking questions to make conversations more fun and understandable. This is a Tier 2 group support lesson designed for a 20-minute session.
Melissa Premo
Counselor
In this 15-minute Tier 2 group session, 7th-grade students with autism will practice key conversational skills like turn-taking, greeting, and follow-up questions. Building these skills helps students feel more confident in social interactions and enhances peer connections.
Angie B
Instructor
This kindergarten lesson helps students develop essential social communication skills by teaching them how to initiate conversations, listen actively, and share ideas politely. Practicing these skills helps students build stronger friendships and participate more effectively in group activities. This is a single 30-minute session for the entire class.
Nichole Robbins
Social Worker
This 30-minute individual lesson for 7th-grade students focuses on developing effective communication skills, specifically discerning when to speak and when to listen. It's crucial for fostering healthy relationships and academic success.
Chaquoya Vinson
Behavior Interventionist
This 30-minute lesson is designed for middle school Deaf/Hard of Hearing students (Tier 2 - Group, 12 students: 3 girls, 9 boys) to learn and practice advocating for their communication needs. It's crucial for students to develop self-advocacy skills to ensure they receive the necessary support in various environments.
Meadow
Special Education Teacher
This 15-minute individual lesson for a 12th grader with selective mutism aims to build confidence and develop strategies for increased classroom engagement. It focuses on low-pressure communication techniques to help the student gradually participate more comfortably.
Jaime Lee
Counselor
This lesson introduces Kindergarten students to basic conversational skills, helping them learn how to start, maintain, and end simple conversations. This is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering positive interactions with peers and adults. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session with a whole classroom of Kindergarten students.
Jennifer Fisher
Special Education Teacher
This 20-minute Tier 2 lesson helps K-3 students develop essential social skills by teaching them how to maintain a conversation and stay on topic. Mastering these skills is crucial for effective communication and building positive relationships.
higgins_amber
Counselor
This lesson helps 11th and 12th-grade students with borderline intellectual disabilities and low executive functioning improve their social awareness and ability to have reciprocal conversations. It equips students with practical tools to understand social cues and engage in balanced discussions, fostering stronger social connections over one 25-minute session.
Janice Zimmerman
Instructor
This personalized lesson helps an individual 8th-grade student develop effective verbal communication strategies for asking for help. It focuses on identifying their specific challenges and tailoring solutions, building confidence in advocating for their needs. This lesson will take approximately 15 minutes in a single session.
Patricia Bailey
Behavior Interventionist
In this 3-session group lesson, students in K–2 with autism or intellectual disabilities will learn safe play communication skills—expressing wants, resolving conflict, and seeking teacher support. These interactive 20-minute sessions use visuals, AAC supports, manipulatives, and group games to build real-time communication strategies for safer, happier play.
Maggie Williams
Special Education Teacher
This one-session, 60-minute lesson helps an individual student with autism develop social opening-up skills and conversation confidence through structured activities, games, and reflection. It’s tailored for personalized Tier 3 support.
Taylor Rowe
Special Education Teacher
A whole-class series to practice turn-taking, eye contact, and conversation starters—key for nurturing peer relationships in inclusive settings. This lesson will help 4th-grade students develop essential social skills for positive interactions. Audience: 4th Grade Class, 1 session, 50 minutes.
Jennifer Popovich
Social Worker
This 30-minute, one-on-one lesson for a high school boy with autism focuses on developing three practical strategies to help him identify appropriate times to speak in the classroom. It's important for fostering effective communication and social skills.
Iana Aguilera
Psychologist
In a small group setting, 8th-grade students will practice initiating conversations through role-playing and scenario-based activities. This lesson will enhance students' ability to communicate effectively in various social contexts, which is crucial for building relationships and succeeding in collaborative environments. The session is designed for Tier 2 group support and will last 40 minutes.
Emma Gebhard
Social Worker, Counselor
This 15-minute, individual Tier 3 lesson for a 4th-grade student focuses on helping students with selective mutism build comfort and confidence in communication in a low-pressure environment. It provides a gentle introduction to expressing thoughts and feelings.
Adriana Verduzco
Psychologist
This 20-minute Tier 3 individual lesson for a 3rd-grade student focuses on helping them understand and manage their talking in different situations. It provides practical strategies and tools for self-regulation, empowering the student to communicate effectively and appropriately.
Janeil Jones
Counselor
This lesson is designed to teach 9th-grade students the essential skills for maintaining engaging and meaningful conversations individually. In a world where digital communication often takes precedence, this lesson emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interactions, helping students build confidence and improve their social skills. The session will last 30 minutes and is suitable for a Tier 3 individual setting.
Emma Gebhard
Social Worker, Counselor
This lesson focuses on developing active listening skills among middle school EBD students. Through a combination of video content and interactive activities, students will learn the importance of patience, non-verbal communication, and empathy in listening. This lesson is crucial as it helps students build stronger relationships and enhances their communication skills, which are vital for personal and academic success.
Neal Fulks
Special Education Teacher
This individual lesson is designed for 7th-grade student Natalia to improve her ability to initiate and maintain appropriate interactions with peers and develop assertive communication skills. It focuses on practical strategies to ask relevant questions, stay on topic, actively listen, and verbalize feelings and needs, all within a 30-minute session. This lesson is important for fostering healthy social-emotional development and effective communication.
Orissa Lavia
Counselor, Behavior Interventionist, Social Worker, Psychologist
This individualized intervention helps 9th-grade students manage impulsive verbal outbursts and shift from seeking negative attention to positive attention. The lesson focuses on self-awareness, communication skills, and understanding the impact of their words. It's a 30-minute session tailored for one-on-one support.
Samantha Garrity
Social Worker
In this 60-minute lesson, 8th graders learn strategies to communicate effectively and choose words wisely in everyday conversations. This foundational skill enhances respectful interactions and builds social-emotional competence by teaching students the power and impact of language.
Kristy Davis
Instructor
This lesson focuses on teaching 7th graders essential social skills, specifically the art of conversation. In a single 30-minute session, students will learn how to engage in meaningful dialogues, which is crucial for building relationships and effective communication in everyday life.
Brian Rower
Instructor
This 30-minute, single-session lesson is designed for 15-year-old students in a small group setting (Tier 2). It focuses on developing reciprocal conversation skills, including showing genuine interest and making follow-up comments. Mastering these social skills is crucial for building stronger relationships and effective communication.
Melanie Medlin
Instructor
This 15-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 4th and 5th graders helps students develop essential conversational skills, build confidence in speaking, and practice self-reflection to improve their interactions. It's crucial for fostering positive social connections and self-awareness.
Melissa Premo
Counselor
This lesson helps K-2nd grade students with autism spectrum disorder learn and practice using effective communication strategies to solve small social problems. This single 30-minute session will equip students with practical skills for navigating everyday social interactions more smoothly.
William Dominguez-Barrios
Social Worker
This lesson is designed to help 1st grade students in a special day class develop self-advocacy skills through verbal speech. By engaging in experiential and game-based learning activities, students will learn to express their needs and preferences confidently. This lesson is crucial for building communication skills and self-esteem, especially for quieter students who may need encouragement to speak up. The lesson is adapted to be accessible for students with diverse learning needs, using simplified language and visual aids.
Iana Aguilera
Instructor
This 30-minute, individual Tier 3 lesson for a 2nd Grade student focuses on building confidence and reducing anxiety related to selective mutism through supportive strategies and gradual communication practice. It aims to help the student feel more comfortable and empowered to speak in specific situations.
DulinK
Counselor
This 30-minute individual lesson for a 1st-grade student helps them learn and practice coping skills to communicate their needs when feeling shy. It focuses on building confidence and providing practical strategies.
Kristina Talambekos
Counselor
This 15-minute Tier 3 individual lesson for 6th-grade students focuses on developing conversation skills, specifically initiating and maintaining discussions by asking relevant follow-up questions. It's crucial for improving social interactions and communication confidence.
Virginia Lenac
Counselor
This lesson series helps 1st-grade students develop essential social skills for positive interactions. Focused on understanding and practicing good manners, sharing, and active listening, this Tier 2 group intervention provides foundational tools for navigating social situations successfully. Designed for 1st Grade, 3 sessions, 30 minutes each.
Elizabeth Melecio
Psychologist
This 3-session lesson is designed to help students with autism engage in reciprocal communication, a vital skill for social interaction and relationship building. Each 30-minute session will focus on practical strategies and activities to enhance communication skills, making it easier for students to connect with others.
David Luba
Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among teens with autism through interactive activities. By engaging in role-playing and group discussions, students will have the opportunity to practice communication, empathy, and teamwork in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that can improve their interactions in everyday life.
Kathleen Giorgio
Counselor
This lesson engages 4th-grade students in activities designed to enhance their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Through interactive exercises, students will learn the importance of effective expression and active listening, which are crucial for their academic and social development. By participating in these activities, students will build confidence in their ability to communicate clearly and understand others, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Carla Eliezer
Social Worker, Counselor
This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 12th-grade students by exploring strategies to build self-confidence and improve communication. The lesson includes a video, discussion, worksheet, activity, and quiz to engage students and accommodate those with communication disabilities. By the end of the lesson, students will have practical tools to boost their confidence in social interactions, which is crucial for their personal and professional growth.
Loren Baccari
Counselor
This lesson is designed to enhance social skills among 4th-grade students through a game-based learning approach. Students will participate in a fun and interactive activity that encourages teamwork, communication, and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.
Yismark Ponce
Counselor, Social Worker
This 30-minute individual lesson for an 8th-grade male with ADHD focuses on developing healthy communication skills to express thoughts and feelings without causing conflict, managing emotions, and adapting to changing family dynamics. It's crucial for fostering stronger relationships and personal well-being.
Victoria Douglas
Behavior Interventionist
