Lesson Plan
Unlocking Social Confidence Lesson Plan
Equip parents with practical communication strategies and interactive activities to support their shy, anxious, or aggressive children’s social confidence at home and in community settings.
Parents play a vital role in shaping their child’s social development. This workshop builds their skills to identify emotional triggers, model positive interactions, and reinforce adaptive behaviors, fostering resilience and peer engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Workshop Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker: Parent Introductions
10 minutes
Step 3
Understanding Social Challenges & Strategies
15 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Role-Playing Real-Life Scenarios
25 minutes
Step 5
Group Discussion & Share-Out
15 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Action Planning
20 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Slide Deck
Unlocking Social Confidence
Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and the workshop. Explain that today we’ll explore strategies to support children who are shy, anxious, or aggressive in social settings.
Workshop Objectives
Read the objectives aloud. Emphasize practical take-aways and interactive elements.
Agenda
Walk through each time block. Invite questions about flow.
Why Parents Matter
Explain why parents are pivotal in shaping social skills and emotional resilience.
Common Social Challenges
Define each challenge. Share brief anecdotes or examples.
Core Strategies
Introduce the three strategies at a high level before diving deeper.
Strategy 1: Active Listening
Demonstrate active listening techniques: open questions, reflective statements, and validation.
Strategy 2: Modeling Interactions
Explain how parents can model calm, friendly interactions, and share examples.
Strategy 3: Emotion Thermometer
Show the Emotion Thermometer Poster. Explain how to use it to identify rising stress levels.
Activity: Role-Play Scenarios
Explain activity logistics. Emphasize rotating roles and using the cue cards.
Group Discussion & Share-Out
Guide participants to share what worked and what felt challenging. Record key insights.
Wrap-Up & Action Planning
Invite parents to write down 2-3 specific at-home actions. Encourage sharing commitments.
Resources & Next Steps
Share additional support resources and your contact information for follow-up.
Thank You!
Thank everyone for their participation. Remind them of follow-up support.