Getting Along: Social Skills Activities for Middle and High School Students - Paperback

by Dianne Schilling (Author)

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 groupsUse 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