Master Social Skills: Confidence, Communication, & Friendship Building
Boost confidence & communication in this engaging social skills course. It teaches effective conversation, body language,& friendship-building. Perfect for enhancing social interactions and self-esteem.
Aaron Potsick
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. includedClass Experience
Over the next five weeks, we'll partake in interactive games, engaging activities, and meaningful discussions. The camp will provide a fun and supportive environment where every child feels comfortable expressing themselves and making new friends. By using breakout rooms, games, challenges, and collaborative projects, each session will be dynamic and interactive. The goal is to model and teach effective communication, empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Clear structure and guidance will be provided while being adaptable to each child's needs. The camp will foster a community of trust and cooperation, encouraging reflection and personal growth. This program is designed to help children thrive and develop lifelong social skills in an enjoyable and engaging setting. - Skill Work varies each week and it does not build from week to week. The syllabus shows some examples of topics covered each week.
Learning Goals
Effective Communication: Develop the ability to communicate clearly and confidently in various social situations, including speaking and active listening skills.
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Enhance the ability to recognize and respond to the emotions of others, fostering empathy and emotional understanding.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Learn to work effectively in groups, practicing skills such as cooperation, collaboration, and shared problem-solving.
Conflict Resolution: Gain strategies for resolving disagreements and conflicts constructively, using techniques like "I" statements and active listening.
Building Trust and Relationships: Build trust and form positive, supportive relationships with peers through engaging activities and discussions that encourage mutual respect and understanding.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Social Skills
In the first week, participants will focus on introductions and building trust within the group. They will engage in fun icebreakers like the Name Game and Virtual Icebreaker Bingo to learn about each other. The session will foster a supportive environment through trust-building questions in breakout rooms. Take-home work includes a Personal Profile Worksheet for participants to share their likes, dislikes, and hobbies next week. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Effective Communication
This week emphasizes the importance of effective communication. We will begin with a share out from the take home work. Next we will participate in role-playing scenarios to practice clear speaking and attentive listening. Then we will have a short interactive lesson on the Art of Conversation. The take-home task is a Communication Diary where learners record and reflect on their communication experiences throughout the week. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Empathy and Understanding Emotions
The focus this week is on empathy and emotional intelligence. Through Emotion Charades and creating empathy maps in class, participants will learn to recognize and respond to various emotions. They will also make a digital or print feelings collage to visually express different emotions (no 3rd party tools needed). For take-home work, they will keep an Emotion Journal, noting their emotions and responses throughout the week. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Cooperation and Teamwork
This session is all about cooperation and teamwork. Kids will participate in virtual collaboration games and group projects in breakout rooms to practice working together. We will do an escape room for our group activity together. The take-home challenge involves completing a small project with a family member or friend and sharing their experience in the next session. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
no materials other than basic art supplies
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
I have always been very curious and creative and I love to inspire it in kids (both my own and others) as well. I like to teach through projects, which give students a choice on the way they learn and show their understanding. I also love to teach through games and like to combine game elements in my classes.
I believe history, studied in context, to be extremely important. In fact, it's one of our best teachers. The other "subject" I believe to be of high importance is Logic. Unfortunately, logic has long been left off most curriculums. Knowing how to examine events and history through logical thinking and analysis gives us a deep, true understanding of our world.
I'm a big believer in every parent having all the need to school their children all the way through high school. So, if you are ever in doubt, let me encourage you.
My educational consulting company, It's A Potsick Education, exists to build up curious, creative learners. I do custom content/lesson design, private, online events, consulting, and more. Message me for anything you need.
I was a classroom teacher in the public schools for over 15 years and, for the past 14 years, have been helping my wife homeschool as well. I currently hold state certifications in Florida (certificate # 960883) in the areas of Middle Grades Social Science and Language Arts and Elementary Education. I have extensive classroom experience with all Elementary and Middle Grades subject content and have done private tutoring for many years in Math, Civics, Science, and Language Arts.
Contact me anytime to share any classes you would like me teach, for classes you really wanted to take, but didn't fit your schedule, or any feedback.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $98 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 104 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-14 learners per class
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