Teaching young students how to talk with others is a critical part of building friendships—and this Conversing with Others & Social Skills Primary Class Lesson makes learning social skills simple, engaging, and fun! This Tier 1, social skills class counseling lesson is designed specifically for primary students and is packed with hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities that keep little learners engaged while practicing essential conversation skills like listening, taking turns, and giving compliments.

⭐ What Students Will Learn

Through interactive games, visuals, movement, and reflection, students will:

• Practice listening without interrupting
• Learn how to take turns in conversation
• Use kind words and respectful tone
• Give and receive compliments
• Build confidence initiating and maintaining conversations with peers
  

📦 What’s Included

This done-for-you class lesson includes everything you need to feel confident and prepared:

✔️ Counselor’s Guide with ASCA & CASEL-aligned objectives
✔️ Detailed lesson outlines with scripts and suggested language
✔️ Pre- and post-lesson self-assessments for simple data collection
✔️ Experiential icebreaker activity with posters and visuals
✔️ Whole-class discussion + catchy song to reinforce skills
✔️ Large group activities (ball toss conversation game & social skills charades)
✔️ Individual student activity with open-ended and cut-and-paste options for differentiation
✔️ Self-reflection “ticket out the door” designed for primary learners

🎯 Standards & Alignment

Aligned with:

• ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
• CASEL Framework

🏫 How You Can Use This Lesson

• Teach as a whole-class counseling lesson
• Share with teachers for classroom use
• Use in small groups
• Pull activities for individual counseling sessions
  

❤️ Why Counselors Love This Lesson

• Designed specifically for primary students
• Minimal prep, maximum engagement
• Visual, interactive, and movement-based
• Makes Tier 1 social skills instruction easy and effective