Lesson Plan

Chat Champions Lesson Plan

Students will practice greeting peers, initiating short conversations using starter questions, and demonstrating turn-taking to build confidence and positive social interactions.

Many students with intellectual disabilities benefit from structured social skills practice. This lesson supports improved peer relationships, communication confidence, and participation in group settings.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Greetings

5 minutes

Step 2

Model Conversation Starters

5 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Turn-Taking Spinner Game

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Feedback

5 minutes

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Chat Champions: Social Skills

Warm-Up: Greetings

Conversation Starters

Role-Play Practice

Turn-Taking Spinner Game

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Wrap-Up & Feedback

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Answer Key

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Cool Down

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