Building Great Friendships Together

Tracy·

Social Skills

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectSocial Skills

Original Prompt

Sixth grade students are learning about abusive relationships in health class. One student who happens to have an IEP and read at a second grade level has been opted out of these lessons. Create a 2-day alternate activity that she can complete independently in the library during these lessons.

This learning resource focuses on helping individuals, particularly students, develop their social skills through low-pressure activities aimed at making and maintaining friendships. It emphasizes the importance of shared interests as conversation starters, providing examples like art, sports, and gaming. The resource includes interactive elements such as checking off hobbies, completing conversation scripts, and outlining step-by-step methods for building friendships gradually. It encourages participants to reflect on their social battery and identify their unique connection strategies, promoting a comfortable and manageable approach to socializing. Overall, this activity aims to foster meaningful connections in a supportive environment.