Welcome to the Social Playground!
Introduce the overall topic, capturing excitement with visuals from Toy Story and NumberBlocks. Emphasize fun and learning.
Discuss what social norms are using simple language and images from Toy Story characters interacting in friendly ways.
Understanding Personal Space
Use engaging visual aids to explain personal space with a graphic of a 'space bubble'. Demonstrate and guide the student in understanding boundaries.
Introduce polite language and greetings. Show images or short animations of characters saying hello and please.
Focus on turn-taking with visual cues from a game or a simple round-robin illustration. Mention exciting elements from NumberBlocks.
Empathy and Helping Others
Illustrate empathy and understanding through images from Toy Story showing characters caring for one another.
Review: All About Social Norms
Review all key points. Engage the student by asking questions and encouraging a quick recap using visuals from both Toy Story and NumberBlocks.
Conclude with high energy and excitement for the final role-play and game session. Emphasize that learning social norms is fun!
Lesson Plan
Navigating the Social Playground Lesson Plan
Help the student master school social norms and expectations through interactive sessions focused on key social skills.
This lesson plan supports the student in successfully navigating social situations at school, boosting confidence and promoting independence in social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation and Materials Review
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Social Norms
25 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Understanding Personal Space
25 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Using Polite Language
25 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Waiting for a Turn
25 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Recognizing Emotions in Others
25 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Responding to Social Cues
25 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Making Friendly Introductions
25 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: Handling Disagreements
25 minutes
Step 9
Session 9: Listening Skills and Turn-Taking in Conversations
25 minutes
Step 10
Session 10: Empathy and Helping Others
25 minutes
Step 11
Session 11: Consolidation of Social Norms
25 minutes
Step 12
Session 12: Final Role Play and Game
25 minutes