In this ongoing class students will be welcomed to join classes and may leave at any time.  Nearpod will be used with the lessons to help reinforce the skills being taught.  Instructions for parents to join Nearpod are in the classroom. It will be very important for learners to be logged in to Nearpod a few minutes before class begins for the best experience.

This class meets two times per week for 25 minutes.  If you prefer a one time class, the same material is also available in a 50 minute class one time per week.  The link for the other class is: https://outschool.com/classes/pro-social-skills-for-children-ages-9-12-8M2aeBid?usid=HjuRNZ1Y&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Classroom Survival Skills
Week 1:  Topics include Listening skills and Asking for help from teachers and parents when needed
Week  2:  Topics include Saying Thank You, Bringing materials to class and Following instructions 
Week 3:  Topics include Completing assignments and Contributing to discussions
Week 4:  Topics include Learning how to ask questions, Ignoring distractions and Making corrections 
Week 5:  Topics include Deciding on something to do and Setting a goal

Friendship Making Skills
Week 6:  Topics include Introducing yourself, Joining in a conversation and Ending a conversation
Week 7:  Topics include Joining in activities, Playing a game and Asking a favor from others
Week 8: Topics include Offering help to a classmate, Giving a compliment and Accepting a compliment
Week 9:  Topics include Suggesting an activity to engage in, Sharing with others and Apologizing 

Skills for Dealing with Feelings:
Week 10:  Topics include Knowing Your Feelings, Expressing Your Feelings and Recognizing Another's Feelings
Week 11:  Topics include Understanding of Another's Feelings, Expressing Concern for Another and Dealing with Anger
Week 12:  Topics include Dealing with Another's Anger, Dealing with Fear and Rewarding Yourself

Skills for Using Alternatives to Aggression:
Week 13: Topics include Using Self-Control, Asking Permission and Responding to Teasing
Week 14: Topics include Avoiding Trouble, Staying Out of Fights and Problem Solving
Week 15:  Topics include Accepting Consequences, Dealing with an Accusation and Negotiating

Skills to Deal with Stress:
Week 16: Topics include Dealing with Boredom and Deciding What Caused a Problem and Answering a Complaint
Week 17:  Topics include Dealing with Losing and Being a Good Sport
Week 18: Topics include Dealing with Being Left out, Dealing with Embarrassment and Reacting to Failure
Week 19:  Topics include Accepting "No",  Saying "No" and Relaxing
Week 20:  Topics include Dealing with Group Pressure, Dealing with Wanting Something That Isn't Yours
Week 21:  Topics include Making a Decision and Being Honest

With these classes including a lot of discussion
None of the lessons are meant to be therapeutic in nature.  The lessons and topics are for instructional purposes only.  

Classes will be interactive on Nearpod and may have slides, youtube video clips, and discussion. 
No previous knowledge or experience needed.