Lesson Plan
Decoding Social Cues Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and interpret common social cues through interactive scenarios and practice appropriate responses to build stronger peer connections.
Understanding social cues helps students with autism navigate social interactions, build friendships, and gain confidence in everyday peer situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Social Cues
5 Minutes
Step 2
Scenario Card Activity
15 Minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion and Feedback
5 Minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 Minutes
Slide Deck
Social Superpowers
Objectives
Icebreaker: Conversation Starters
Reading Social Cues
Role-Play Practice
Group Debrief
Reflection
Keep Practicing Your Social Superpowers!
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Lesson Plan
Social Superpowers Lesson Plan
Students will practice initiating conversations, reading social cues, and expressing empathy to build inclusive peer relationships.
Teaching social skills helps students with autism navigate peer interactions, build confidence, and foster an inclusive classroom community where every student feels valued and understood.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Icebreaker Conversation Starters
5 Minutes
Step 2
Reading Social Cues
7 Minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
12 Minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief
4 Minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Reflection
2 Minutes