Dianne Schilling

Getting Along: Social Skills Activities for Middle and High School Students Dianne Schilling

Teach your students the vital skills of successful social interaction that will last a lifetime. Included are scores of concrete, instantly usable activities, discussions, games, simulations, reproducible student handouts, and Sharing Circles that engage students in learning specific pro-social skills in an enjoyable fashion. The carefully designed skill-building activities in Getting Along develop in teens the ability to: ¦ Undertake responsibility for their actions ¦ Accept and appreciate differences in all people ¦ Communicate their feelings and needs accurately and assertively ¦ Comprehend the feelings and needs of others ¦ Include others in their activities ¦ Be open to divergent styles and points of view ¦ Work together to solve problems and complete projects ¦ Resolve conflicts in a pro-social manner ¦ Develop and maintain healthy friendships ¦ Work cooperatively in teams and groups Use these meaningful lessons to guide your students in exploring interpersonal relations form many angles and through different learning styles while developing the skills and knowledge necessary for effectively relating to others. Grade Levels: 6-12