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Teaching Social Skills, Creating Successful Students “Following Instructions” and “Listening”

With the help from learning games and holiday-themed coloring pages, scholars learn the importance of listening carefully and following directions. Coloring pages celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving. Learning games include Simon...

K - 3rd

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Song: Eye Contact When Greeting

When you say hello to someone, look at their eyes! Set to the tune of "When You're Happy and You Know It," this activity helps learners on the autism spectrum build a valuable social and conversational skill.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Developing Dialogue

Why do people argue? Use the article "A Holiday Medley, Off Key" to discuss the struggles that interfaith couples face when choosing to celebrate certain holidays. Then, in small groups, encourage learners to write dialogues that...

6th - 12th

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Bullying Can Be Stopped—7th Grade

Help stop bullying and encourage learners to speak up! Discuss the definitions of bullying and when to approach an adult for help. Objectives and definitions are laid out followed by discussion procedures. A handout includes hypothetical...

7th

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I Like To Sing

Aaron and Nick Carter discuss the importance of getting along. They describe ways they work together. One of the things they love to do is sing. By singing together, they show how it feels to cooperate and get along. This is an important...

3 mins Pre-K - K

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As The World Takes Turns

In this riveting episode of As the World Takes Turns, Telly and Zoe learn to take turns. Often times as teachers, we are required to assist more than one child, and those who are waiting need to learn the importance of being patient and...

3 mins Pre-K - K

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Kids Talk About First Time

Children talk about the first time they did something and how it felt. They discuss the importance of practicing and perseverance when learning a new skill. It's important that learners know from an early age that people aren't born...

2 mins Pre-K - K

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Tuba And Drum: Cooperation

Telly and Elmo have to figure out a way to work together so that they can play their instruments at the same time. Elmo wants to play his drum and Telly wants to play his tuba. Eventually, they realize that they can cooperate by playing...

4 mins Pre-K - K

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How to Make and Keep Friends

Examine what makes a good friend by inviting pupils to brainstorm character traits that good friends have. They write down four traits and write a few sentences about why each trait is important.

2nd - 5th

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"Going on an Easter Egg Hunt" Social Skill Story

Easter egg hunts are the focus of this social skill story that lets kids know what to expect and establishes expectations for behavior as well.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Behavior Traffic Light

The behavior traffic light, a reward system designed to motivate children to control their own behavior, focuses on rewarding kids for behaving appropriately. Behaviors "in the green" earn rewards and privileges, while behaviors "in the...

Pre-K - 3rd

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Visual Think Sheet

Support learners in understanding how their actions can affect themselves and others with this visual think sheet. It includes a collection of images representing some bad choices youngsters can often make, and walks them through...

K - 4th

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Non-Verbal Communication

Many developmentally disabled students struggle with accurately conveying messages and interpreting those of others around them, especially when they are non-verbal. This lesson contains fun activities and exercises, such as talking with...

6th - 10th

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Learning Skills

Second graders role-play in a variety of different academic and social situations. In this social skills lesson, 2nd graders identify specific skills needed to succeed at home, in school, and out in the community.

2nd

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Being Responsible

First graders focus on the social skill of responsibility. They observe different social situations in order to acquire behaviors as they are modeled by others. Students identify items that are acceptable for borrowing or loaning, and...

1st

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Be a Good Friend

Students discover characteristics of a good friend. In this social skills lesson, students read Clifford's Manners and discuss ways Clifford used his manners in the story. An activity that rewards students for modeling being courteous...

Pre-K - 2nd

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Friends for All

Students explore methods to make friends. They practice social skills, such as good manners. Students discuss characteristics of a good friend. Students create a puppet and use it in a role play situations.

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Application Skills, Job Hunting, Social Skills/Cooperation

Learners recognize vocabulary necessary for applying for a job, fill out a job application and provide personal information necessary for applying for a job. They spell the names of references and tell ways of networking to improve job...

9th - Higher Ed

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Helping Others

Teach the skills, phrases, and responses necessary to help another person. Your autistic learner will practice specific phrases and responses in simulated situations where an adult or peer needs assistance. The exercise includes helpful...

4th - Higher Ed

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Clever Conversations Game

Build social and conversation skills with a fun game! Special needs and children with autism can play this game to practice asking friendly questions and giving appropriate responses. After playing, have them ask one person a friendly...

1st - 6th

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Wearing Green on St. Patrick's Day: A Social Story

Intended for kids with autism, this set of slides shows different characters wearing different pieces of green clothing for St. Patrick's Day. As suggested, use this to reinforce clothing vocabulary.

K - 6th

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Interrupting

Everybody loves to contribute to the conversation, but it needs to be done politely so as not to interrupt. Help your little ones learn how to add to a conversation appropriately with a few activities that complement the book, My Mouth...

K - 2nd

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Personal/Social Development

Many teenagers dream of growing up to work in health and safety fields; give them some real-world insight using this research lesson. Although there are just the basics here, you can easily use them as an outline for an engaging career...

9th - 12th

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Finding My Pathway

Eighth graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with the acquiring of skills necessary to make informed career choices. They examine the type of language that should be acquired for communication in the workplace. They also have...

8th

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Language Arts Skills: Listening and Speaking Strategies

Your class can practice communicating clearly. They practice listening and speaking through games such asTelephone and a social scavenger hunt. This is a solid lesson that helps apply good communication skills.

3rd - 5th

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Communication, Day 5: Saying "No"

There are many ways to say, no. Secondary special needs students need to know when and how to say no when they feel they are in an uncomfortable situation. They sign, say, and role-play how to say no. Worksheets and role-playing cards...

9th - 12th

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Exploitation, Day 2: Exploitation and Getting Help

Exploitation is a real issue for the disabled community. Secondary Special Education students learn what exploitation is, their personal rights, and how to say no. They focus on finding a trusted adult to get help if they have been taken...

9th - 12th

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HIV/AIDS & Other STDs, Day 1: Germs & Risk

Assist your secondary special education class for understanding risky behavior, hygiene, and STDs. The class discusses how germs spread, how people get sick, and what needs to be done to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. They...

9th - 12th

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Leisure Game Skills

It's fun to play games, but sometimes it can be hard to know how. Here is an instructional activity intended to teach severely disabled learners how to engage in a fun leisure activity, such as playing checkers or croquet. They'll...

9th - Higher Ed

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And Today's Guest Star Is...

Students explore correct social behaviors. In this social skills lesson, students take turns modeling correct social behaviors in various settings. Students write text for a social story and share them with the class.

9th - 12th

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December: We All Want to Feel Included

Second graders discuss bullying, empathy and making friends. In this social skills lesson, 2nd graders read a story and have a class discussion on what it means to be empathetic, how to be a good friend and how strong friendships and...

2nd

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Kids Bullying Kids

Young scholars discuss bullying. In this social skills lesson, students take a survey regarding times they have been bullied and then discuss the results.

3rd - 8th

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Growing and Changing

Students practice interviewing skills. In this school newspaper lesson plan, students interview students in their school about what they want to be when they grow up. Students take pictures of the people they interview use the photos...

Pre-K - K

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Responsible Abbie, Responsible Me

Students develop their social skills and learn what it means to be responsible. In this responsibility lesson plan, students read a book about the topic, discuss the book, and list reasons why to act responsibly. Students work in groups...

4th - 5th

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Social Skills: Anger Management, Recognizing Anger

Students recognize the emotion of anger. They complete a writing journal and record the feelings of anger as they occur. The teacher models anger, and presents new skills of dealing with anger as the lesson evolves.

Higher Ed

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Career Exploration Lessons

Wow, 189 pages of worksheets, activities, and materials for youngsters to begin their career exploration! Topics covered include how to become a proactive worker, foundational career terminology, learning styles, resume writing, and much...

6th - 7th

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Lesson 7: Relationships - Day 5: Acquaintances & Strangers

What is the difference between a friend and an acquaintance? What about an acquaintance and a stranger? As part of a unit on Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH), class members role play appropriate responses to situations involving...

9th - 12th

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Social Cards

Explore social isolation with learners and how to begin building important social skills with a dice and discussion activity. After rolling a particular number on a die, students then respond to an associated social card in which they...

K - 5th

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What to Expect on Halloween

Halloween is a wonderful and highly social holiday, it includes dressing up, meeting new people, and of course candy! However, for a child with autism, Halloween might be a holiday of stress and uncertainty. Prepare your students for the...

K - 12th

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Communication Monitoring

Monitor your learners' progress with social skills and appropriate social behavior. Split into four categories (social behaviors, communication behaviors, play behaviors, and inappropriate behaviors), the resource prompts educators to...

1st - 12th

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Words Can Hurt; Words Can Help

Help learners on the autism spectrum comprehend the social consequences of their actions by connecting kind and hurtful words to physical, tangible experiences. The worksheets in this resource prompt students to consider things they say...

K - 3rd

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Isolation Worksheets

Designed to support learners on the autism spectrum or with Asperger syndrome, these worksheets will help you and your pupils to identify patterns of isolation they may be experiencing in their lives.

2nd - 8th

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Talk to Mom, Dad, Sister Worksheets

Help learners with special needs recognize the interests of their family members and build a foundation for conversation practice using worksheet activities and social prompts.

K - 5th

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"What to Expect on Mother's Day" Social Story

Not only does this social story tell kids what to expect on Mother's Day but it also offers an explanation for why we celebrate moms and includes suggestions for possible Mother's Day gifts.

Pre-K - 3rd

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"What to Expect on the Fourth of July" Social Story

The social story "What to Expect on the Fourth of July" not only lets learners with autism know what to expect on this very American holiday, but also explains what behaviors are appropriate when at a fireworks display or picnic.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Teasing and Bullying Cards and Panels

Provide clear explanations for what to expect and how to handle situations involving teasing and bullying. This resource includes cards and panels designed to spark discussion about a variety of situations and explore the proper way of...

2nd - 8th

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Waiting Your Turn to Speak

Have you ever been so excited to talk that you interrupted another person? Help young conversationalists wait their turn to speak with a social skills activity.

K - 12th

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What to Expect on Halloween: A Halloween Social Story

Halloween can be scary but knowing what to expect can reduces stress. Here's a story that teaches learners with autism what to expect and how to behave on Halloween. Each page in the 10-page story features one part of a typical Halloween...

Pre-K - 3rd

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Tattling and Correcting Cards and Panels

When is it okay to correct others and report their mistakes? Here you'll find a tattling and correcting game in which learners draw cards describing a variety of infraction scenarios, and then ask questions to determine whether it is...

K - 6th

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Green Zone Common Ground Conversation Starter Worksheets

Finding common ground and building conversation can often prove a difficult task for many. Help learners build this important social skill using this resource, which includes a Venn diagram activity and sentence prompts to help learners...

2nd - 6th

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Bedtime Routine Picture Cards

Clean up toys, brush teeth, get in bed. Here's an excellent idea that can be used to make evenings so much easier and foster self-efficacy skills in learners of any ability level or age.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Morning Routine Picture Cards

Mornings can be a challenge. There's so much to remember do in so little time. Foster self-efficacy skills in learners of any ability level or age and reduce stress with these morning routine picture cards.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Photo Cartoons: Being Polite

Have you ever been left out of plans your friends were discussing? This photo cartoon will help your learners recognize that being polite can go beyond just saying please and thank you by making sure others feel included and welcomed.

Pre-K - 8th

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Photo Cartoons: How To Give A Compliment

Help learners develop the ability to offer appropriate, meaningful compliments to others—an essential social skill. Here you'll find a quick photo cartoon illustrating a right and wrong way to give a compliment, as well as a brief...

1st - 4th

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Give Compliments!

Learners practice the important social skill of offering appropriate compliments in a variety of situations! Pupils match photographs of particular events that call for a compliment with an appropriate compliment from a list provided in...

K - 3rd

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"Share the Road" Folder/Shoebox Games

Introduce the importance of sharing and taking turns with your learners through a hands-on learning experience involving toy cars! Here you'll find activity instructions and printables to support your "Share the Road" collaborative...

Pre-K - 2nd

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Thanksgiving Vocabulary

Corn, cornbread, cranberry sauce, family. Introduce learners with autism to 13 vocabulary words associated with Thanksgiving. Each printed word is illustrated and presented against a golden background.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Travis the Train Goes Trick-or-Treating

Travis the Train is on the move again, and this time he and his friends are going trick-or-treating. The story, employing images and concepts introduced in earlier lessons in the series, models behaviors appropriate for the night.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Thanksgiving Verbs

Bake, cook, eat, serve, travel. Five verbs associated with Thanksgiving are introduced to learners with autism. This is a presentation that features one printed word and an illustration of that word on each slide.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Fourth of July Vocabulary

Flag, fireworks, parade. Introduce learners with autism to nine words associated with the Fourth of July. Each word is illustrated with either a photograph or drawing.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Social Skills (Independence)

Third graders identify unacceptable social behaviors and then describe how to replace those behaviors with acceptable behaviors. They see that as individuals we are in charge of our bodies and minds, and therefore we choose our...

3rd

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Social Behavior at Lunch and Dinner

Having appropriate behavior at special events, lunch, and dinner is key for all learners to master. Individuals with special needs are videotaped in several social settings, they watch and assess their own behavior in each setting in...

9th - Higher Ed

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Big Feet/ Sharing Our Knowledge

Pupils investigate the concept of ownership of the community and being part of it. They conduct research about global ecology in order to make a presentation. The communication must be clear and brief to give information. The lesson has...

4th - 6th

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Teaching Game Play Concepts

Some children with autism need to be prepped prior to game play, and game play concepts need to be introduced and reinforced. This short yet informative article will help you know how to get the kids in your special ed class ready for...

K - 6th

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A Newer, Better, Older Me

First graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with self-respect and interpersonal relationships. They create a character clover as an art project that lists positive character traits and specific attributes of strength. Then...

1st

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Goldilocks Revisited

Second graders investigate the story of "The Three Bears" while focusing on the character of Goldilocks. They answer key questions that are focused upon the development of positive feelings and reactions. Students discuss the possible...

2nd

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Be a Problem Solving Star

Second graders investigate the skill of solving problems. They have class discussion about problem solving and identify the steps in settling conflicts. The strategies are demonstrated for application to problem situations and student...

2nd

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Freshmen Mentor Program: Meeting My Mentor

Students develop skills that address the transition from middle to high school. They take part in a series of activities that help them to become more comfortable in their new social setting.

8th - 9th

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Choosing To Help Others

Students investigate how people should act socially responsible in the community. They aare given a scenario and then asked how they are supposed to act in the situation. Then students role play to make a compassionate and responsible...

3rd - 5th

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Happy, Sad, Scared And Mad: All Belong To Me

Students investigate the basic emotions that are experienced by human beings. They define and differentiate between the feelings of happiness, sadness, and anger. Students complete a feelings worksheet and look at images that represent...

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How Do I Act Like A Friend?

Students engage in a lesson plan that is concerned with the meaning of being a friend. They take part in a series of activities to define the meaning of friendship. Students are presented with scenarios and then role-play how to act to...

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Transitioning To Kindergarten: Life In Kindergarten

Students investigate Kindergarten and the different activities that are found there. They are introduced to the classroom and procedures with the help of a puppet show. Then students color in a worksheet that focuses around the...

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Middle School Here I Come!

Fifth graders engage in a activity that is concerned with the transition to middle school with the help of the school counselor. They are taught about the requirements of changing to different classes throughout the day and practice...

5th

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Lyddie

Learners investigate the character trait of perseverance and how it is used to help a girl gain independence in a fictional story. The story also has them think about the value of relationships and then write reflectively about...

5th - 7th

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Balloon Trolley

Students use a physical activity in order to improve hand eye coordination and teamwork. They stand close to each other with balloons between them and stay together without holding the balloons with hands. This requires trust and...

K - 1st

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Who Wrote That?

Scholars creatively respond to writing prompts. They respond to writing prompts that reveal clues regarding their personalities and then use the prompts written in class to guess the prompts that belong to their classmates.

K - 12th

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Listening

Introduce your young learners to some of the basic skills of listening, and getting along with others in this sociology PowerPoint. Pupils practice asking for help, asking for a favor, dealing with teasing and anger, and showing...

Pre-K - K

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Game Level 17

Sharing, taking turns, and playing games doesn't come naturally for all children. Those are skills that need to be fostered and practiced. Here is a very straightforward teaching tool intended to teach game playing and turn taking. You...

K - 6th

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Dangers of Labeling and Stereotyping

The content of this lesson is intended for a mature group. Participants imagine that they must decide which eight of fourteen people on a doomed cruise ship will be allowed to board the only life boat and survive. A list of passengers...

11th - 12th

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Mirroring Emotions

New ReviewDo you ever give your class the "teacher look"? Without saying a word, they become silent and engaged (hopefully). How do they know what you're thinking? Explore the concept of nonverbal communication and how it relates to our mirror...

9th - 12th

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Ready, Set, Respond!

When faced with a difficult situation, do you respond selfishly, face it head on, or ignore the problem? This game encourages learners to evaluate the wide range of reactions we can have to problematic situations, and how our responses...

3rd - 8th

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"When I Feel Angry" Social Skill Story

Here's a presentation that shows kids appropriate ways to behave when they are feeling angry. They learn how to identify when they are feeling angry, calming strategies they can use, and words they can use to express their anger. The...

Pre-K - 3rd

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ConversationBuilder

Some students struggle in social situations or when it comes to conversing with peers. Conversation is key in developing relationships and in building strong social skills. This app can be used to help children with social anxiety, ASD,...

1st - 8th

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This Spring Turn Over a New Leaf

Spring is the time to focus on social skills and stress management.

1st - 6th

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Going to the Doctor: Social Story

A trip to the doctor can be a difficult experience for some pupils. Intended for use with Autistic children, this social story prepares them for a visit to the doctor. Each page contains an image and a different facet of what happens at...

K - 6th

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Personal Information

"Hi, how are you? My name is___." Seems simple enough but it's not always that easy to recall and relate factual information about yourself. Learners with multiple disabilities practice memorizing and relaying personal information about...

K - 12th

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"Visiting Family at Christmas" Social Skill Story

Holidays bring their own special joys and stresses. Prepare learners on the autism spectrum for Christmas family get togethers using this social story that not only lets them know what may happen, but also details how they should behave.

Pre-K - 3rd

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Lesson 10: Communication - Day 3: Asking for What You Want

High schoolers practice appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods of asking for what they want in a activity designed for the special education classroom.

9th - 12th

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Lesson 11: Communication - Day 4: Hearing "NO"

"No!" Accepting a "No" response and handling rejection appropriately can be a challenge. After reviewing the previous instructional activity on asking for what they want, class members role-play appropriate ways of responding when their...

9th - 12th

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"Saying "Hello" to People" Social Skills Story

Support learners who may be very shy or reserved in saying "hello" to new people with this set of story slides. The presentation begins with a few slides describing why it is good to greet others, and concludes with opportunities to...

Pre-K - 1st

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"When Mom is on the Phone" Social Skills Story

How should youngsters act when their parents are on the phone? Using the story slides in this resource, your learners will discover the importance of not interrupting a parent's phone call and how to whisper or play with toys quietly.

Pre-K - 2nd

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"Other People Can Be First" Social Skills Story

Remind learners that sometimes other people might like to be first to answer questions, drink from the water fountain, get to the classroom, and other common daily events. This resource includes nine story slides of visuals and simple...

Pre-K - 2nd

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"Saying 'No, Thank You'" Social Skills Story

Teach learners to use polite words when they do not want something, rather than being rude or aggressive, using these simple presentation slides. The presentation walks students step by step through what it means to say "No, thank you,"...

Pre-K - 1st

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Retelling the African Folktale Abiyoyo

Act out the African folktale Abiyoyo. Kindergartners listen to the tale and discuss the characters, dressing as their favorite characters in order to retell and perform Abiyoyo using props. They will gain an understanding of story...

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Circle Time

Oftentimes children or teens with one or more disability are reluctant to participate in whole-group activities. Foster good participation, verbal expression, and social skills through daily circle time activities. Each day you and your...

1st - 12th

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Treasure Hunt

On, over, and under are some very common prepositions; but how can you teach these concepts to children with visual impairments? Here, is one way. Kids will practice following verbal commands as they go on a classroom treasure hunt. They...

1st - 6th

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Video Social Studies

Students write a social story. In this social story lesson, students write a social story which addresses a specified social skill or behavior. They write the story following the format that is given at an Internet link. They read the...

Pre-K - 5th

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Lesson 3: Conflict Resolution

Students identify and discuss different types of conflicts in which they have been involved, discuss positives and negatives about how conflicts were resolved, and role play situations discussed to practice conflict resolution skills.

7th - 12th

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Minding Your Manners

Students practice basic social etiquette skills. They view a video, write a thank you note with an addressed envelope, eat a dinner and simulate introductions and phone conversations. They identify accepted manners and demonstrate them.

6th - 12th

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Fun in the Sun

Students learn about safe summertime play and responsibility. For this Clifford-themed lesson plan, students read Clifford Keeps Cool, use a time line to discuss the story, and participate in a summertime picnic activity.

K - 2nd

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Help Your Students to Remember

Fifth graders practice memorization skills while working in teams. In this memorization lesson, 5th graders work in small groups to practice recalling items that they see on a worksheet. They write or draw what they see on the worksheet...

5th

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Getting to Know You

Students introduce themselves utilizing an alliterative descriptor. They begin building a nurturing learning community and follow multi-step directions for preparing applications and completing forms. Each student also demonstrates how...

6th - 8th

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P.E. Bees

Young scholars practice positive social skills and manners in this short lesson that is used to start each session of P.E. class. They identify a positive behavior, such as be on time, written on a bee cutout pasted among others on the...

K - 2nd

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The Choices You Make

In this social studies learning exercise, students examine each question and make a choice. For example, they are asked about spending the day with their mom or spending the day with a friend for a fun-filled trip. Then they write an...

4th - 5th

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A Bearrific Home Adventure

Students and their families participate in an at home journal activity. In this journal writing lesson, students read the book If You Take a Mouse to School. Students take home a suitcase with a bear and writing elements. Students return...

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I Will Not Let You Down

Fourth graders investigate the social skill of honesty and trust. They diagram how the two are related and participate in class activities in order to strengthen cognitive connections of how honesty and trust are related. The lesson...

4th

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Employability, Proper Attire

High schoolers investigate the use of proper attire for the acquiring of employment. They research the right type of clothes needed to perform a job. Students discuss the appropriate attire from the use of magazines and comparing types...

9th - 12th

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Total English Elementary: Why Don't We...?

In this social skills practice instructional activity, students list 3 ways to make a suggestion, respond to 2 questions regarding how one answers the telephone, read a telephone dialogue with a partner, and record information their...

2nd - 3rd

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Open Your Eyes Wide-Shut

Students improve their language skills through 11 activities. In this language skills lesson, students listen to picture books, answer questions about elements of a story, enhance their vocabulary and grammar skills, use 5 W questions,...

Pre-K

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Yes We Can! Students with Autism & Down-Syndrome on the Drums!

Pupils participate in live music activities to learn about various topics and improve their social skills. In this music skills lesson, students play along with music on drums and other sound objects. Teachers take digital pictures of...

1st - 5th

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It Is All About Love

Pupils engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with developing the social skills of loving others in constructive ways. They participate in the reading of a story that illustrates the concept of love and its application....

K - 2nd

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Caring

Students investigate the concept of developing the social skill of caring for others and self. The lesson includes a silent time of reflection on how one can care. Then students read a story that illustrates the concept of caring and...

1st - 3rd

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Social Skills Teacher Resources

Social Skills Treatment Programme

More Tools for Teaching Social Skills in School

How to Play Baseball a Social Skills Lesson

How Are My Social Skills?

Social Skills

101 Ways to Teach Children Social Skills

Social Skills Card Game

Stand Up. . . Be InCtrl!

Game Related Social Skills

Make a Social Skills Superhero Comic Book

Social Skills For Autism

Self/Social

Emotional Intelligence

Three Anti-Social Skills to Improve Your Writing

How Interesting Is It?

All About Me Wearable Signs

Speech/Language Scavenger Hunt

Create a Safe Antibullying Environment in the Classroom

Let’s Be Friends

"When I Can Scream" Social Skill Story

Getting to Know Me

What to Expect on Valentines Day: A Social Story

Opening Presents at a Party: A Social Story

Relationships, Day 4: Friendships & Dating

Communication, Day 2: Assertiveness

Adapted Sorry Board Game

Relationships, Day 5: Acquaintances & Strangers

Communication, Day 3: Asking What You Want

Emotions and Social Skills

How To Be Socially and Emotionally Intelligent

Missing Objects Game

Anti-Bullying Efforts in the Elementary Classroom

"Decorating Easter Eggs" Social Skill Story

Smart T

Social Competence

Basic Computer Skills for Students with Emotional/Behavior Disorders

Playing "Pin the Tail on the Donkey": A Social Story

“Light Force” and “Dark Force”

Emotion Card Games

Silly to Serious Cards and Panels

Self-Control Meters for Volume, Space and Levels of Formality

Social Skills for Success

When I Feel Angry

When I Can Scream

Waiting While Riding in the Car

Opening Day Activities

Having a Birthday Party: A Social Story

Going to a Birthday Party: A Social Story

Private & Public

Relationships, Day 1: Self-Esteem

Communication, Day 1: Non-Verbal Communication

Playing Pinata at a Party

Sexual Education Assessment Tool: Special Education

Exploitation, Day 1: Touching

Language Experience Stories

Supporting Learning in the Student with Autism

Model Me Going Places 2

Reciprocal Conversation

The Conversation Box

Respect: Race, Religion, and Culture

Conversation Visual Prompts

Better Attitudes and Skills in Children

"Going to Church on Easter" Social Story

"Trick or Treat" Cards

Behavior Picture Cards

Keystone Class Technology/Study Skills Unit

Play Fair

Buggy Rides

Activity Plan Mixed Ages: A Funny Hat Show

Activity Plan 4-5: Plant a Salad Garden

Listening During a Conversation

Touching Spirit Bear

Lesson 6: Relationships - Day 4: Friendships & Dating

"Going to Visit Santa" Social Skill Story

"Getting Presents at Christmas" Social Skill Story

"What to Expect at Christmas" Social Skill Story

Social Skills Accepting "No"

Character... My Foundation

Modern Day Pen Pals, Connecting Our Art Room to the Rest of the World!