Nonverbal Cues

This one-on-one coaching lesson helps a 9th-grade student learn to interpret facial expressions and body language to decode social contexts and respond appropriately. Through interactive activities and guided practice, the student builds essential social communication and pragmatics skills.

A dynamic lesson to help students decode facial expressions and body language, boosting their everyday interactions and empathy. Ideal for 4th graders in a single 45-minute session focusing on social communication and pragmatics.

This lesson helps students with learning disabilities understand basic social cues and recognize feelings through simple activities and guided discussions. By engaging in a video, activity, and discussion, students will develop empathy and improve their social interactions, which are crucial skills for personal and professional success.

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of social cues and effective communication strategies through interactive activities. By engaging in group discussions and role-playing exercises, students will practice recognizing and responding to various social signals. This lesson is crucial for developing interpersonal skills that are essential for personal and academic success.

This lesson helps students with learning disabilities understand basic social cues and recognize feelings through simple activities and guided discussions. By engaging in a video, activity, and discussion, students will develop empathy and improve their social interactions, which are crucial skills for personal and professional success.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 3rd graders, students will sharpen their social communication by interpreting facial expressions and body language through engaging warm-ups, activities, and reflections. This fun, whole-class sequence builds empathy and nonverbal literacy—essential skills for everyday interactions.

This lesson focuses on helping students understand and effectively use nonverbal communication cues. Through interactive activities, students will learn to interpret body language and facial expressions, enhancing their communication skills. This lesson is important as it equips students with the ability to read and respond to nonverbal signals, a crucial skill in personal and professional interactions.

This lesson introduces Grade 7 students to the concept of social cues through a combination of discussion, interactive activities, and reading. Understanding social cues is crucial for effective communication and building relationships. This lesson will help students recognize and interpret social cues, enhancing their social-emotional skills.

This lesson helps the student understand body language and social cues that show discomfort, and how to keep personal boundaries. Through simple, hands-on activities, the student will learn to notice and understand social interactions. This lesson is important for building good relationships and respecting others.

Help students understand how much communication happens without words by focusing on gestures and body language. This lesson is vital for developing keen observation skills and non-verbal communication, specifically designed for 7th-grade students. It is a single 30-minute session aimed at Tier 3: Individual support to enhance personal communication skills.

A 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for a 4th grade special education class where students explore how to identify and interpret social cues in everyday interactions to boost confidence in communication.

This lesson is designed to help a second-grade student with autism understand and recognize social cues through interactive activities and role-playing. Understanding social cues is crucial for effective communication and building relationships, which can enhance the student's social interactions and confidence.

This 45-minute lesson teaches 4th graders to interpret social cues and adapt their communication by detecting emotions in context. Foundational pragmatic skills support everyday interactions, improving students' social awareness and relationships.

A focused individual coaching session designed to help a 10th grader recognize, interpret, and use nonverbal cues to improve social awareness and relationship skills in real-life contexts. This 20-minute Tier 3 session includes practical practice and feedback.

In this session, students will discover the influence of body language and facial expressions on communication. Understanding nonverbal cues can significantly enhance their ability to connect with others and express themselves. This lesson is designed for an 8th-grade group and will last 30 minutes, focusing on Tier 2 group support to improve communication skills.

This lesson focuses on helping students recognize and interpret social cues and body language, which are essential for making and maintaining friendships. Through engaging activities, students will enhance their observational skills and learn effective response strategies. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills, particularly for students with special needs, as it fosters better communication and understanding in social interactions.

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.

This lesson is designed to help nonverbal students with disabilities develop coping skills through visual, tactile, and interactive activities. It is important because it equips students with methods to manage their emotions and reduce anxiety, leading to a more positive learning environment.

This lesson focuses on helping 6th grade students understand and interpret nonverbal communication cues to better understand the thoughts and feelings of others. Through a combination of video content, interactive games, and discussions, students will learn to recognize and interpret body language, facial expressions, and other nonverbal signals. This lesson is important as it enhances students' social skills, empathy, and ability to communicate effectively with peers.

This lesson engages students in a game of charades to emphasize non-verbal communication skills. Through this activity, students will gain a better understanding of body language and the importance of context in communication. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and improve their ability to interpret non-verbal cues, which are essential skills in everyday interactions.

In this single 30-minute session, undergraduate students will explore effective strategies for supporting individuals with social pragmatic disability. This lesson equips future practitioners with practical tools and approaches to foster meaningful social communication. Audience: undergraduates in communication sciences or education. Tier 3: Individual support focus.

In this 45-minute role-play lesson, 4th grade students in a Tier 2 group will learn to recognize and interpret nonverbal cues through interactive activities and guided practice. This lesson builds essential social communication and pragmatic skills, enhancing students’ ability to navigate everyday conversations and group interactions.

This lesson focuses on improving students' verbal and non-verbal communication skills through interactive activities. By engaging in group discussions, feedback sessions, and non-verbal communication games, students will learn to express themselves more clearly and understand others better. This lesson is crucial for developing essential life skills that will aid students in both personal and professional interactions.

In this 30-minute lesson, 3rd graders will learn how to use nonverbal cues—like gestures, facial expressions, and body language—to communicate with peers who don’t speak English. This lesson builds empathy, boosts collaboration, and equips students with real-life social skills for diverse classrooms.

In this 30-minute lesson, 3rd graders will learn how to use nonverbal cues—like gestures, facial expressions, and body language—to communicate with peers who don’t speak English. This lesson builds empathy, boosts collaboration, and equips students with real-life social skills for diverse classrooms.

In this lesson, students will explore how body language affects communication. They will practice using positive body language and interpreting non-verbal cues in social settings. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, enhances their ability to communicate effectively, and fosters empathy by understanding others' non-verbal signals.

This lesson introduces students to the different forms of communication, emphasizing the importance of both verbal and non-verbal cues. Through interactive activities, students will practice expressing themselves clearly and interpreting others’ messages accurately. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop essential communication skills that are vital for effective interaction in both personal and academic settings.

This lesson focuses on equipping educators with strategies to provide positive reinforcement to non-verbal 8th-grade students, both in and out of the classroom. Understanding how to effectively communicate and encourage non-verbal students is crucial for their academic and social development, ensuring they feel valued and motivated. This single 15-minute session will provide practical techniques and insights tailored to individual student needs.

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.

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.

A two-session personalized program to help a 15-year-old male with anxiety and rigid thinking learn to read social cues in group and intimate settings, boosting confidence and communication skills.

In this engaging lesson, students will participate in a scavenger hunt to identify different social cues in various scenarios. This activity will help students develop observational skills and understand non-verbal communication among peers, which are essential for effective social interactions and building relationships.

Individual guided reading session focused on identifying and interpreting pragmatic signals (tone, pauses, nonverbal cues) in dialogue-heavy texts to support social inference skills. This 35-minute Tier 3 lesson for a 3rd grade student will model social thinking, provide guided practice, and build confidence in reading between the lines.

This lesson focuses on teaching high school students about the social dynamics of hallway interactions, emphasizing empathy and effective communication. Through role-playing and feedback sessions, students will learn to navigate social situations more effectively. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that are crucial for their personal and academic lives.

This lesson is designed for an autistic 10-year-old boy to help him understand the thoughts and reactions of classmates during a chorus presentation when one student is dancing and singing too loudly. It aims to enhance social awareness and empathy, which are crucial for social skills development, especially for students with an IEP for social skills deficit. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session.

One-on-one sessions teaching a 3rd grader nonverbal cues to gain self-control without interrupting classmates. This Tier 3 lesson uses simple visuals and practice to build independence and classroom harmony in 20-minute sessions.

This lesson focuses on teaching 7th graders the importance of respectful communication by addressing the issue of talking over one another and interrupting. Through a project-based activity, students will learn to recognize and practice active listening skills. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and effective communication, which are essential for both academic success and personal relationships.

This lesson focuses on teaching a 15-year-old male with autism and pathological demand avoidance how to effectively use his Augmentative Communication device. Through experiential and game-based learning strategies, the lesson aims to enhance communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment. This lesson is crucial as it empowers the student to express himself more effectively, fostering independence and confidence in social interactions.

In this lesson, students will embark on a journey to become social detectives, learning to observe body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice to understand social cues. Through engaging activities and role-playing, they will develop skills to interpret social situations effectively. This lesson is important as it helps students enhance their social awareness and empathy, which are crucial for building positive relationships and navigating social environments.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 social skills session for 3rd graders, students will learn to read and interpret nonverbal cues through engaging video modeling and interactive activities. This lesson builds essential communication skills, boosts empathy, and helps students navigate social situations more confidently.

Understanding non-verbal cues can significantly enhance communication. This lesson helps students interpret body language to better connect with others. Designed for a 10th-grade student, this individual lesson focuses on relationship skills and lasts 30 minutes.

This 5-session, 30-minute individual lesson series helps K–2 students on IEPs learn to recognize and interpret social cues like facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice. Through guided practice and hands-on activities, students build foundational social skills that boost confidence and peer interaction.

In this 6-session small group series, students will develop social thinking and communication skills through warm-ups, discussions, hands-on activities, games, and worksheets designed for autistic learners. Meeting for 30 minutes each session, this Tier 2 intervention supports 10 students with learning differences in decoding social cues, perspective-taking, and conversational turn-taking.

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.

A 15-minute, one-session, individual Tier 3 lesson for 3rd graders focused on practicing reading body language to enhance social understanding and emotional recognition. This targeted lesson helps students who need extra support decode nonverbal cues in everyday interactions.

In this special education lesson, students will explore communication disorders, learning about their characteristics and how they impact individuals. This 20-minute activity is designed to foster empathy and understanding, equipping students with strategies to support peers with communication challenges.

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.

This lesson focuses on helping students with autism manage impulsivity and verbal threats through self-awareness and communication strategies. By engaging in activities that promote emotional regulation and effective communication, students will learn to recognize their impulses and express themselves in a positive manner. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills to navigate social interactions and reduce conflicts.

This lesson is designed for a 7th grade girl with a highly verbal ASD diagnosis, focusing on enhancing her social pragmatics by learning to communicate needs to adults effectively. Through engaging activities, including a puzzle game, students will explore strategies to express themselves without resorting to maladaptive behaviors. This 40-minute session aims to empower students with practical communication skills that are crucial for their personal and social development.

This lesson focuses on helping students with autism manage impulsivity and verbal threats through self-awareness and communication strategies. By engaging in activities that promote emotional regulation and effective communication, students will learn to recognize their impulses and express themselves in a positive manner. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills to navigate social interactions and reduce conflicts.

In this 15-minute individual session, a 3rd grader will learn to recognize and use non-literal language—specifically humor, sarcasm, and vocal inflection—to improve reading comprehension and social communication. This targeted Tier 3 lesson builds confidence and clarity in subtle language cues.

In this 15-minute Tier 3 session, a 3rd grade student will practice identifying and using non-literal language—humor, sarcasm, and voice inflection—through perspective-taking exercises with social stories and real-life scenarios. This targeted lesson builds social communication skills critical for understanding others and effective interaction.

In this lesson, students will engage in activities designed to improve both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Through exercises such as charades and storytelling, students will practice clear and effective communication. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills that are crucial for collaboration and understanding in both academic and social settings.

This lesson aims to help a 2nd-grade student with selective mutism understand and express emotions, focusing on overcoming communication barriers. By using the 'Anxiety Explained - SEL Sketches' video, students will learn about anxiety and its effects. The lesson includes an activity that encourages students to express their feelings through art or role-play, providing a safe space to practice communication. This approach is designed to create a supportive and inclusive environment, helping students build confidence in expressing themselves.

This lesson helps 6th graders understand the challenges of communicating with unfamiliar people and provides strategies to overcome these barriers. Through interactive activities, discussions, and a game, students will learn to build confidence and improve their social interactions. Duration: 35 minutes.

This lesson introduces 6th-grade students to various communication styles, emphasizing both verbal and non-verbal techniques. Through interactive activities, students will learn how to communicate more effectively, which is crucial for their social development and academic success. By understanding and practicing these skills, students will be better equipped to express themselves and understand others in different contexts.

In this session, students work in small groups to identify and interpret social clues in various scenarios, enhancing their ability to infer and respond appropriately in social settings. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that are crucial for effective communication and relationship building. Designed for a 3rd grade group, the session lasts 30 minutes and is classified under Tier 2: Group supports.

This lesson introduces students to the nuances of online communication, emphasizing safe and respectful interactions in digital spaces. Students will learn about the impact of tone and word choice in text-based communication. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to communicate effectively and respectfully online, fostering a positive digital environment.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for adult special education, learners will develop skills to recognize and interpret social cues in everyday scenarios through interactive activities. This practice boosts their pragmatic understanding and confidence in social settings, providing essential tools for real-life communication.

Enhance students' communication skills to improve their relationships. This small group lesson focuses on effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques for 8th graders, lasting 45 minutes. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for building healthy relationships and understanding others better.

This lesson focuses on teaching communication skills, including internet safety, to 9-10 year olds through engaging activities. Communication is a crucial skill that helps students express themselves, understand others, and work collaboratively. Developing these skills at an early age lays the foundation for successful interpersonal interactions and academic achievement.

A quick-paced lesson on picking up social cues, body language, and nonverbal signals in peer interactions. This 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders builds their social awareness (CASEL) through fun, interactive activities that require zero prep and foster better peer communication.

In this lesson, students will become 'Body Language Detectives' to explore and interpret non-verbal cues. This activity will enhance their awareness of how body language affects communication, helping them develop better interpersonal skills. Understanding body language is crucial for effective communication and can aid in building empathy and social awareness among students. The lesson is tailored for a small group of 3 students, allowing for personalized interaction and engagement.

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.

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.

A deep dive into understanding and interpreting body language to improve communication skills. This lesson aids in recognizing non-verbal cues and enhancing relationship building, specifically designed for 10th-grade students. This is a Tier 3 lesson, focusing on individual support, and is intended to be completed in a 30-minute session.

In this Tier 3, 15-minute individual lesson, the goal is to help a 1st grade student become more aware of social cues and regulate responses so they can connect better with peers. Through guided coaching, interactive slides, and a daily log, the student will learn to tune into emotions, tone, and body language. This personal intervention empowers self-regulation and stronger relationships.

This lesson focuses on the importance of empathy in digital communication. Through role-playing exercises and a group project, students will practice conveying kindness and understanding in online interactions. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop social skills and emotional intelligence, which are essential for positive virtual interactions.

This lesson focuses on teaching 7th graders the essentials of effective communication through engaging activities and a video. Students will learn the importance of listening, empathy, and clear expression. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with skills that are vital for building strong relationships and succeeding in collaborative environments.

In this 30-minute small-group lesson for 5th graders, students will explore four common communication styles (assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive) through discussion and reflection. Building social-emotional awareness and appreciation for diverse approaches helps them collaborate better in friendships and teams.