Social Skills for New Friendships and Social Events
Students will learn the basics of social skills involving meeting new people, greeting people, and having effective conversations
Sharon Hudson M.Ed
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(343)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will be assigned homework during the first week. This entails practicing talking to others in a real situation or role-playing situation.Class Experience
In this class, students will learn many social skills to help them engage with new friends and adults in a kind and positive manner. Ideal students for this class are those that have a tendency to have a difficult time with one or all of the following situations: -Talking to new people -Speaking up about opinions and preferences in a kind way -Apologizing with sincerity -Honoring differences in others and themselves -Feeling positive in new situations The topics taught in this class include: -Greeting others with eye contact and smiles -Meeting new people and engaging in polite conversations with words and body language -Respecting boundaries and personal space -Accepting differences of other people and honoring your differences -Voicing opinions and preferences with kindness -Apologizing with sincerity -Feeling positive In the first meeting, students will learn friendly ways of greeting and meeting people, and how to honor personal space and boundaries. Practice assignments will be given for students to complete before the next class. In the second class meeting, students will learn kind strategies for voicing opinions and preferences, how to show a sincere apology, and how to remain positive in new situations. Students will learn through slide show discussion, role-playing, stories, and games. This will be a fun and informative class! I will see you there!
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
to engage in conversations with new people
to voice their opinions respectfully
to honor the differences of others
to honor their own unique differences
to feel positive in new situations
to apologize with sincerity
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2019
4.7
343reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Texas State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Houston
Hello! I am a former certified classroom teacher and currently a life coach for kids. I have worked with middle school-aged kids for 15 years. I have been teaching kids tools for emotional management and increasing confidence for the last 5 years. It's a joy of mine to be able to help kids feel more confident and peaceful in life. I look forward to guiding your child to feel more confident and emotionally balanced!Reviews
Live Group Class
$33
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-10 learners per class
