Social Skills

Teaching Social Skills
Teaching the importance of using appropriate social skills belongs in every classroom regardless of grade or subject. Many children with behavior needs benefit from the ongoing teaching of social skills. In the inclusional model, children with special needs will benefit from the social skills learned by the regular students. When you think about it, most classroom and yard problems are a direct result of inappropriate social skills. Social skills are skills that can be learned at all ages, students need to be reminded that even adults continue to learn social skills. Students need to understand the importance of using effective social skills.

What are the Social Skills?
· Cooperation
· Sharing
· Participation
· Being a Friend
· Helping Others
· Being Patient
· Following Directions
. Taking Turns
· Remaining on Task
· Accepting Differences
· Listening
· Praising Others and Refraining from Put Downs
· Positive Communication and Interactions
· Being Polite and Courteous
· Using Good Manners
· Respecting Ourselves, Others and Items
· Being Respectful