Social Skills for Young Children
In this 9-week class, I will teach key social skills using some of the best children's picture books.
Arline Erven
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What's included
8 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners and their grown-ups will need to read the selected books before class. This can be done in a few ways: The adult can read the book aloud to the child. The child can watch an adult read the book aloud on Youtube. The child can read the book to themselves. Learners will be encouraged to tell their grown-ups about: The skill they learned. The book they read. Learners will be encouraged to practice the skill throughout the week.Assessment
A very informal assessment: At the beginning of the sessions, I’ll ask if anyone wants to explain last week’s skill and how they tried to remember and use it during the week.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
In this 8-week semester class, we will use children’s picture books to learn some basic social skills such as asking for help, accepting “no” for an answer, and calming oneself down.
The following eleven social skills will be taught throughout the course.
UPDATED Book List for Social Skills for Young Children
Week 1: Moving Through Emotions
When Sophie Gets Angry, Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
Week 2: Making Friends
Henry and Mudge & the Careful Cousin by Cynthia Rylant
Week 3: Trying New Things
I Really Like Slop! By Mo Willems
Week 4: Showing Appreciation
The Thank You Book by Mo Willems
Week 5: Asking for Help
Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold by Cynthia Ryland
Week 6: Taking Turns
I Really Want to Be First by Harriet Ziefert
Week 7: Including Others
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
Week 8: Apologizing
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
The class will be teacher-led and student-focused.
At the beginning of each class, I will introduce the social skill we will be learning that day.
I’ll give learners a chance to talk about what they already know about this skill.
Then I will introduce and read the picture book.
During and after the reading, I’ll facilitate a discussion about how the social skill was or was not demonstrated in the book.
Then we will take a few minutes to practice the skill with one another.
We will also review past social skills.
I will use developmentally appropriate language so that learners will not need much prior knowledge.Learning Goals
Learners will have a better understanding of necessary social skills. These skills are applicable to relationships with family and friends, at school, and in other social situations.
Learners’ vocabulary will grow.
Learners will become more fluent in conversation skills such as active listening and turn-taking.
Learners will gain confidence in having verbal conversations.
Learners will use the text and illustrations in books to better understand social skills.
Learners will begin to see how their lives connect to the stories they read.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Concrete examples
Structured routine
Visual elements and support
Visual books list and schedule (upon request)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Please have a copy of the books on-hand during the lesson. The books may be from your local library or purchased.
Week 1: Moving Through Emotions
When Sophie Gets Angry, Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
Week 2: Making Friends
Henry and Mudge & the Careful Cousin by Cynthia Rylant
Week 3: Trying New Things
I Really Like Slop! By Mo Willems
Week 4: Showing Appreciation
The Thank You Book by Mo Willems
Week 5: Asking for Help
Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold by Cynthia Ryland
Week 6: Taking Turns
I Really Want to Be First by Harriet Ziefert
Week 7: Including Others
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
Week 8: Apologizing
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
Joined July, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Valdosta State University
Have been reading to and with children for over two decades.
Enjoy discussions with children and hearing their diverse points of view.
Taught social skills online and in IRL homeschool and classroom environments.Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly or $88 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
20 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-3 learners per class
