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This bundle 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 bundle includes: 1 lesson on community helpers and asking for help1 community helpers quiz1 ask the expert - classroom activity1 "asking for help" classroom poster

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 more about each other’s hobbies and interests. Every participant should choose an item from their house or their classroom to show to the group and share its importance.

A worksheet to help learners practice using the phone and planning get-togethers.

A worksheet to help learners practice identifying their own interests and finding relevant places and activities to make friends.

A worksheet to help learners practice planning and preparing for a group get-together.

A worksheet to help learners practice planning and setting up a group get-together.

A review activity for students to practice giving compliments to their peers. Students should write compliments in the stars for two of their classmates. Then, students should cut each star out and give them to their classmates. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A review activity for practicing identifying the types of feedback people give when jokes are told and what each type means (e.g., laughing AT you vs Laughing WITH you). I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

An 18-question quiz on how to identify open-ended and closed-ended questions.

A review activity to practice reviewing the characteristics of a good friendship. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A 10-question quiz on how to remain on topic during conversations.

An 8-question quiz on how to join and leave a conversation appropriately.