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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

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 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

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

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 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 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

A 20-question quiz on the social skills needed to keep a conversation going. An answer key is included.

A Bingo game to practice asking WH-questions. Give each participant a Bingo board. Then players should walk around and ask each other questions. Players should mark off the spaces after they ask their classmates the WH- questions. The first player to get five in a row wins.

A 16-question quiz on asking community helpers for help. An answer key is included.

This lesson and activity aims to teach the difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions. Includes two practice activities to help students create and use open-ended questions about a variety of topics. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A worksheet for students to practice identifying what they do and do not find funny. Students should fill out each column in the chart to learn more about their senses of humor.

Here is a fun activity for students to help them discover their common interests! Students will fill in their own interests for each category. Then, students will ask each other questions about each other’s interests, making sure to ask a different person for each category. When completed, students should circle any boxes where their answer and a classmate’s answer match. Includes both text-only and picture versions.

A review activity for identifying appropriate tone of voice. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A 15-question quiz on the appropriate use of humor. An answer key is included.

A review activity for practicing personal space rules. Students should look at each scenario below and decide if it is ok for a stranger, friend or family member to do. If it is okay, color in the box. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

These are visuals to help students learn about what comments/questions are "on topic" vs “off topic” during conversations and group activities. Included are a variety of themes for your learner to choose form and one for you to personalize.

A worksheet to practice forming on-topic questions and asking peers to contribute to the conversation. For each topic, students should come up with questions that they could ask people. Students should fill in the blanks for each question. Includes both an easy and a hard version.

Here is a fun activity for students to help them discover their common interests! Players should walk around and ask each other questions. Players should then mark off squares when they find other players who fit the descriptions. The first player to get five in a row wins.

A group activity to practice figuring out the conversation topic. Students should get into groups of 2-4 and read each sentence. Students should then discuss what they think the conversation topic is for each. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.