Week 1
Lesson 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.
 Week 2
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 they record and reflect on their communication experiences throughout the week.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Empathy and Understanding Emotions
The focus this week is on empathy and emotional intelligence. Through Emotion Charades and creating digital empathy maps, 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.
 Week 4
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.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
The final week focuses on conflict resolution and problem-solving. Participants will discuss and role-play different conflict scenarios, learning to use "I" statements and other strategies to resolve disagreements. They will also solve digital puzzles together, practicing problem-solving skills. For take-home work, they will create a Reflection and Action Plan, summarizing what they've learned and how they will apply these skills in their daily lives.