Welcome students and introduce the session. Emphasize that today we’ll learn how to choose positive reactions in everyday situations.
Read each objective aloud and tie back to why these skills matter for positive friendships and confidence.
What Makes a Good Reaction?
Engage students by asking: “What makes a reaction good or not?” Highlight empathy, respect, and calm tone.
Explain that we’ll read scenarios and sort reactions on the whiteboard. Model with the first scenario using the Reaction Choice Chart.
Display the chart and walk students through categorizing sample reactions. Encourage them to refer to this chart during activities.
Explain group setup and circulate to support role-plays. Remind groups to demonstrate both poor and strong reactions.
Hand out worksheets and prompt students to think individually. Select a few to share aloud.
Summarize the key points and check for understanding with a quick thumbs-up/thumbs-down.
Lesson Plan
Social Savvy Lesson Plan
Students will identify appropriate reactions in common social situations and practice choosing positive responses through role-play and guided discussion.
Developing social reaction skills boosts students’ confidence, fosters positive peer interactions, and equips them with tools to navigate everyday social encounters successfully.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Debrief
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Assessment
2 minutes