SarahLane McGillis

A 4-session, individualized program to help a 4th-grade student confidently initiate greetings and conversations with peers and adults. This short, focused series builds essential social skills, boosting self-esteem and fostering positive relationships. Sessions are 20 minutes each.

In this engaging Tier 1 lesson, 2nd graders will learn to distinguish and craft open-ended versus closed-ended questions to enrich their peer conversations. Through interactive activities and a fun relay, students build essential social communication and pragmatics skills in a 35-minute whole-class session.

In this single 30-minute lesson, 5th grade students transitioning to middle school in August 2025 will explore self-advocacy skills through discussion, role-play, and reflection. This lesson empowers them to understand their needs, ask for help, and build confidence in their upcoming middle school journey.