Habilidades sociales: conversaciones significativas y participación

This class will be taught in a whole group setting with time for discussion for each student through the use of slides, stories, role playing, games, visual aids/charts, modeling behaviors, rhymes, interactive discussion, real-life scenarios, and positive reinforcements.

My teaching style is centered on creating a structured, inclusive environment where all students, including those with autism and ADHD, can thrive. I use visual supports, social stories, and predictable routines for students with autism to help them navigate social interactions and self-regulate. For students with ADHD, I implement strategies like breaking tasks into smaller steps, using visual timers, and incorporating movement to maintain focus and engagement. I collaborate with educators, therapists, and parents to ensure consistency and track progress to provide individualized support for each student’s success.

🍎Class Structure for Weekly Theme🍎
1. Greetings/Welcome
2. Show and Tell- Different Theme for Each Week
3. Lesson
4. Conversation Practice (Activity)
5. Game
6. Group Reflection
7. Goodbyes

🔆Week 1: Introduction to Conversations
-Key Skills: Making eye contact, greetings, and introducing yourself.
-Show and Tell Theme: Favorite Stuffed Animal
-Activity: Practice saying “hello” and introducing yourself to a partner with a handshake or wave.
-Game

🔆Week 2: Active Listening
-Key Skills: Listening carefully, showing interest, and asking follow-up questions.
-Activity: Play “Listening Game” where one child talks about their favorite thing, and the other asks questions to show they are listening.
-Show and Tell Theme: National Treasures (Bring Something From Nature)
-Game

🔆Week 3: Body Language and Non-Verbal Cues
-Key Skills: Understanding and using body language, facial expressions, and gestures to communicate.
-Activity: “Guess the Emotion” game using only body language to express feelings.
-Show and Tell Theme: Favorite Snack
-Game

🔆Week 4: Taking Turns in Conversation
-Key Skills: Waiting for your turn to speak, not interrupting, and sharing the conversation.
-Activity: Practice taking turns speaking about a favorite topic in pairs.
-Show and Tell Theme: Something I Made! (Craft/Art)
-Game

🔆Week 5: Empathy and Understanding Others
-Key Skills: Recognizing and responding to emotions in others, showing kindness.
-Activity: Role-play different scenarios where children practice comforting and supporting each other.
-Show and Tell Theme: My Favorite Color
-Game

🔆Week 6: Asking and Answering Questions
-Key Skills: Asking open-ended questions, answering with details, and keeping the conversation going.
-Activity: Pair up and take turns asking each other questions about hobbies and interests.
-Show and Tell Theme: A Fun Memory
-Game

🔆Week 7: Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
-Key Skills: Resolving disagreements peacefully, using “I” statements, and understanding different perspectives.
-Activity: Role-play resolving a conflict using phrases like, “I feel…” and finding solutions together.
-Show and Tell Theme: Something From My Birthday
-Game

🔆Week 8: Compliments and Positive Feedback
-Key Skills: Giving and receiving compliments, encouraging others.
-Activity: Practice giving compliments to classmates and learning how to accept them graciously.
-Show and Tell Theme: Pets/Animals I Love
-Game