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Friendship Builders Lesson Plan

Guide a 5th grade student with autism to develop practical friendship skills through interactive and reflective activities over 7 sessions.

Developing social skills and understanding friendship dynamics can boost confidence and enhance interactions in diverse social settings.

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Preparation and Material Review

30 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction to Friendship

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Communication Skills

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Understanding Social Cues

30 minutes

Step 4

Session 4: Empathy and Perspective-Taking

30 minutes

Step 5

Session 5: Recognizing and Using Social Cues

30 minutes

Step 6

Session 6: Collaborative Problem-Solving

30 minutes

Step 7

Session 7: Reflection and Celebration

30 minutes

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Welcome to Friendship Builders

Introduce the overall theme of the lesson. Mention the importance of making friends and how each session builds on the previous ones. Encourage open conversation and positive reinforcement.

Session 1: Introduction to Friendship

Discuss what friendship means and describe the qualities of a good friend. Ask guiding questions to make the student reflect on their personal experiences.

Session 2: Communication Skills

Explain both verbal and non-verbal communication. Use simple examples and role-play scenarios to engage the student.

Session 3: Understanding Social Cues

Introduce the idea that facial expressions and body language are forms of communication. Use images or videos to illustrate the social cues.

Session 4: Empathy & Perspective-Taking

Discuss empathy and how it helps in understanding how others feel. Use guided discussion and scenario-based learning from the empathy activities guide.

Session 5: Recognizing & Using Social Cues

Combine understanding of social cues with practical experience. Emphasize practice through role-playing to read and respond appropriately.

Session 6: Collaborative Problem-Solving

Simulate a common conflict scenario and guide the student through problem-solving steps. Remind them to use the communication and empathy skills learned so far.

Session 7: Reflection & Celebration

Provide an opportunity for the student to reflect and share their progress. Celebrate learning milestones and incorporate a fun, interactive review.

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