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This lesson aims to teach learners the skills it takes to keep their conversations going for longer. For example, learners will get experience with taking-turns and listening in a conversation, asking questions and making statements, and staying on topic, even when the topic might not be their favorite. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms). I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Aut

This lesson aims to teach learners the skills it takes to keep their conversations going for longer. For example, learners will get experience with taking-turns and listening in a conversation, asking questions and making statements, and staying on topic, even when the topic might not be their favorite. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms). I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Au

This lesson is designed to teach learners about finding common interests when speaking to others. Learners will be introduced to tips on choosing friends, what are common interests and why they are important in a friendship, how to identify common interests in others, and will be given an opportunity to practice some of their new skills. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

Here’s an activity for students to practice identifying when it is appropriate for them to set a boundary. Students should look at each of the friendship qualities and decide if they are something a good friend does or an example of when you would need to create a boundary. Then, students should cut out each of the rectangles and glue them in the correct boxes below. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

This lesson aims to teach learners about community helpers. For example, learners will get experience with learning about their community, identifying examples of community helpers, and will get practice with asking for help. I have used this lesson in the past with students on the Autism Spectrum.

This mini bundle is designed to teach learners about healthy friendships. Learners will be introduced to different types of relationships, characteristics of good friendships, how to handle bad friendships, tips on choosing friends, what are common interests and why they are important in a friendship, and how to identify common interests in others. Learners will also be given an opportunity to practice some of their new skills with a variety of activities. I have used this lesson in the past wit

Interpreting humor and jokes and using humor in an appropriate way can be difficult for some learners. This lesson aims to teach learners the right and wrong time for humor, how to interpret humor feedback from others, and the difference between laughing at someone and laughing with someone. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past

Interacting with peers in a group setting can be difficult for some learners. This lesson aims to teach learners how to planning a group get-together and how to act as both a good host and good guest. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this bundle:1 lesson on group get-togeth

Interacting with peers in a group setting can be difficult for some learners. This lesson aims to teach learners how to planning a group get-together and how to act as both a good host and good guest. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

This lesson aims to teach learners the characteristics of a good friend, the different types of friendship, and some general guidelines for getting to know others. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms). I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

This bundle aims to help teach a variety of conversation skills including when to use greetings, different types of greetings, how to use introductions, and how to introduce to another person. I have used this bundle in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this pack: · 1 Lesson on greetings and introductions in pdf format (color) · 1 Greetings and introductions board game · 1 Greetings and Introductions dominos · 1 "Hello to anyone..." greetings game · 1 Introductions

Here's a classroom activity for your students to practice identifying common interests. Place a number 1-4 in each corner of the room. Read one of the questions below out loud to the students. The students should choose which of the options they agree with the most. The students should walk to the number associated with their chosen answer. Students should notice who has chosen the same answer as them.

Practice turn taking during conversations with a board game! This game includes 27 scenario and questions cards. Players will take turns drawing cards and following the directions on each card. After each player completes the instruction, they should move their game piece to the appropriate colored square on the game board (e.g., if a purple card was drawn, the player should move to a purple square). I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A classroom activity that aims to help students practice identifying who to ask for help in the community. Students will be broken up into two groups. One group will be assigned roles as Community Helpers. The other group will take turns reading the scenarios and practicing asking the right community helper for help. I have used this activity in the past with students on the Autism Spectrum.

Here's a quick worksheet you can use to have your students practice their introductions. Students will practice identifying the three parts of an introduction and create a list of fun facts about themselves that they would use when introducing themselves to start a conversation.

This lesson is designed to help learners learn to take turns during conversations, avoid interruptions, and ensure they have balanced conversations. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

This lesson aims to teach learners the basics of social niceties and compliments and how to give compliments to their peers, while incorporating plenty of practice opportunities. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. This bundle includes: 1 Lesson on compliments and social niceties1 Polite

Here's an activity for your students to practice listening during conversations. For the first round, ask a different student about their interests for each category. The other students should be sure to listen to their classmates’ answers and try to remember as many as possible. For the second round, take turns asking the students about their classmate’s answers. See if they can remember who’s answers match up (e.g., “Who said their favorite color was blue?” “Who said their favorite sport was b

Here's an activity for your students to practice identifying the difference between sentences and questions. Cut out and divide the sentences up amongst everyone. Place two buckets on each side of the room, one labeled STATEMENTS and one labeled QUESTIONS. As fast as they can, players should figure out if the sentences they have are STATEMENTS or QUESTIONS and put them in the matching buckets.

This lesson aims to teach learners the basics of social niceties and compliments and how to give compliments to their peers, while incorporating plenty of practice opportunities. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.