Chat Champions Slides Social Life Skills
High School Class
Chat Champions
Saying Hello, Safe Hands, Asking Questions & Taking Turns
Safe Hands
Personal space
Warm Greetings
Saying hello
Taking Turns
Listen & reply
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Foundation Rule
Safe Hands & Personal Space
Keep Friends Safe
Safe Hands
Keep hands to yourself
Hands in your lap or pockets
Gentle high fives or fist bumps only
Ask before giving a hug or touch
One-Arm Space
Give room to breathe
Stand one arm's length away
Keep your personal bubble safe
Everyone feels comfortable
Remember: When our bodies are calm and safe, talking with friends is fun!
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Step One
Choose a Great Greeting
4 Friendly Ways
Friendly Wave
Lift hand up and wave gently
No Touch
Fist Bump
Light fist tap with safe hands
Gentle Touch
Big Smile
Look toward eyes and smile
Friendly Face
Say "Hi!"
Use a clear, calm speaking voice
Clear Voice
Quick Class Try: Turn to a neighbor and give a gentle wave or smile right now!
Try It!
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Step Two
Introduce Yourself
Simple Words
Part 1 Tell Your Name
Say:
“Hi, my name is Alex!”
Use your calm, clear voice
Part 2 Be Friendly
Say:
“Nice to meet you!”
Show a friendly smile
Say your name out loud together:
“Hi, my name is ______!”
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Step Three
Ask a Simple Question
Keep It Going
Feelings
“How are you today?”
Friend can say: “Good!” or “Tired!”
Favorites
“What is your favorite food?”
Friend can say: “Pizza!” or “Apples!”
Interests
“What music do you like?”
Friend can say: “Pop!” or “Hip Hop!”
When you ask a question, stop and look at your friend so you can hear their answer!
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Step Four
Listen & Take Turns
Back & Forth
MY TURN
I speak with calm voice
I look toward my friend
I share one thought
YOUR TURN
I have quiet mouth & hands
I listen with my ears
I wait until you are finished
Talking is like catch: Throw the words, then catch the answer!
Put It Together
A Chat Champion Talk
Two Friends
Jordan
“Hi Maya! How are you today?”
Maya
“I am good! What is your favorite food?”
Jordan
“I like pizza! What about you?”
Maya
“I like tacos! Thanks for talking with me!”
✓ Said Hello
✓ Asked Questions
✓ Took Turns
Class Challenge
Time to Be a Chat Champion!
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Safe Hands
Stand 1 arm away from your partner
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Greeting
Wave, fist bump, or say “Hello!”
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Introduce
Say “Hi, my name is ______!”
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Take Turns
Ask 1 question and listen carefully!
You are ready! Let's get our practice sheets and start!
Chat Champions Practice Packet Chat Champions Practice
Part 1: Safe Hands, Greetings & Introductions
Name:
Date:
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Safe Hands & Space Check
(Put a checkmark in each box after practicing)
Safe Hands
My hands are in my lap, at my sides, or in my pockets. No unwanted touching.
One-Arm Space
I keep one arm length away from my friend so everyone has breathing space.
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Choose Your Greeting
(Circle your 2 favorite ways to say hello)
Wave Hello No touch
Fist Bump Gentle tap
Big Smile Look & smile
Say “Hello!” Friendly voice
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My Introduction Practice
Trace or write your name on the line below. Then practice saying it aloud with a partner!
“Hi, my name is
!”
Follow-up: Say with a friendly smile:
“Nice to meet you!”
Chat Champions Life Skills Program Page 1 of 2
Chat Champions Practice
Part 2: Questions, Turn-Taking & Partner Log
Name:
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Taking Turns Like a Game of Catch
MY TURN When I am talking
Use a normal, calm voice
Look toward my partner
Ask 1 question or answer
YOUR TURN When my partner talks
Quiet mouth & safe hands
Listen with my ears
Wait until partner stops talking
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Question Menu
(Pick 1 question to ask your partner)
Question A
“How are you today?”
Good • Happy • Tired
Question B
“What is your favorite food?”
Pizza • Tacos • Fruit
Question C
“What music do you like?”
Pop • Hip-Hop • Rock
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Partner Practice Log
Practice 1 Partner's Name:
Check each step you completed:
Safe Hands
Said Hello
Asked Question
Waited Turn
Practice 2 Partner's Name:
Check each step you completed:
Safe Hands
Said Hello
Asked Question
Waited Turn
Chat Champion Award: Completed both practice rounds with safe hands & friendly voices!
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Chat Champions Prompt Guide Chat Champions Facilitator Guide
Discussion Prompts, Behavioral Coaching & Scenarios
Life Skills / Functional Comm High School Support
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Structured Discussion Prompts
Topic: Safe Hands & Space
“Why do we give our friends one arm of space when we talk?”
Expected response: So friends feel safe, comfortable, and have room to breathe.
Topic: Turn-Taking & Impulse
“What should we do with our mouth and hands while our partner is speaking?”
Expected response: Quiet mouth, calm hands, look toward friend, and wait.
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Guided Partner Role-Plays
Scenario 1: Hallway Wave Non-Verbal / Wave
Two students pass each other in the corridor.
Student A: Waves hand, smiles, stands 1 arm away.
Student B: Waves back or says “Hi!”
Scenario 2: The New Classmate Self-Intro
Meeting a new student or paraprofessional in the room.
Student A: “Hi, my name is Jordan!”
Student B: “Nice to meet you Jordan, I am Sam.”
Scenario 3: Lunch Table Question Question Asking
Sitting at cafeteria table; finding out favorites.
Student A: “What is your favorite food?”
Student B: “I love pizza! What about you?”
Scenario 4: Waiting & Listening Impulse Control
Friend is sharing a story about their pet or weekend.
Student A: Talks for 10 seconds.
Student B: Holds “Your Turn” card, waits quietly, then replies.
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Impulse Management & Prompt Hierarchy
1. Visual Cue
Point silently to the “My Turn / Your Turn” or “Safe Hands” desk card. Fade adult voice.
2. Verbal Prompt
Provide a 2-word neutral prompt: “Safe hands” or “Your turn to listen.”
3. Guided Reset
If student touches or interrupts: “Hands in lap, deep breath, let's try again.”
Chat Champions Life Skills Program Page 1 of 2 (Facilitator Guide)
Printable Visual Cue Badges
Cut & Use on Student Desks or as Talking Tokens
Cut Along Dashed Lines
Token 1
MY TURN
To Speak
• Calm speaking voice
Token 2
