Lesson Plan
Friendship Builders Lesson Plan
Guide a 5th grade student with autism to develop practical friendship skills through interactive and reflective activities over 7 sessions.
Developing social skills and understanding friendship dynamics can boost confidence and enhance interactions in diverse social settings.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Preparation and Material Review
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Friendship
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Communication Skills
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Understanding Social Cues
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Empathy and Perspective-Taking
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Recognizing and Using Social Cues
30 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Collaborative Problem-Solving
30 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Reflection and Celebration
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Friendship Builders
Session 1: Introduction to Friendship
Session 2: Communication Skills
Session 3: Understanding Social Cues
Session 4: Empathy & Perspective-Taking
Session 5: Recognizing & Using Social Cues
Session 6: Collaborative Problem-Solving
Session 7: Reflection & Celebration
