Social Superpowers Lesson Plan Social Superpowers
Tier 3 Individual Lesson Plan
Time
25 MIN
Why This Matters
"Learning social skills helps you make friends, understand others better, and feel more comfortable in different situations, like school or with new people. It builds confidence and makes daily life more enjoyable."
Objective
Students will identify basic socialization skills (greetings, eye contact, listening) and be motivated to practice them. They will understand how these skills can improve their interactions and confidence.
Materials
Whiteboard/Markers
Social Superpowers Slides
Practice Activity Sheet
Conversation Game Cards
Preparation
Review slides, print the practice activity, and prep conversation starter cards. 5 mins.
Instructional Sequence
1
Warm-Up: Friend Check-In
3 MIN
Discuss: "What makes someone a good friend?" Write key ideas on whiteboard. Use Slide 1.
2
Intro: Social Superpowers
5 MIN
Define eye contact, greetings, and active listening as superpowers. Use Slides 2-4.
3
Activity: Training Grounds
7 MIN
Role-play greetings and open-ended questions. Use CBT (positive thoughts) and MI (feelings) to guide reflection.
4
Game: Starter Challenge
7 MIN
Practice starting and maintaining short conversations using the Game Cards. Provide specific praise.
5
Cool-Down: My Adventure
3 MIN
Identify one skill to try this week. Use 1-10 readiness scale (MI). Use Slide 5.
Social Superpowers Slides Session 1
Unlocking Your
Social Superpowers!
Ready to level up your social game?
Warm-Up Mission:
What makes someone a good friend or fun to be around?
Teacher Notes: Greet student enthusiastically. Ask warm-up question. Write ideas on whiteboard.
What are Social Superpowers?
They are specific skills that help us:
Make new friends
Talk to people easily
Understand others' feelings
Confidence is the
#1 Eye Contact & Greetings
Eye Contact
Shows you're listening and interested
Helps others feel connected
Builds trust instantly
Greetings
The fastest way to start a conversation
Shows you are friendly and open
"Hi," "Hello," or a simple nod works!
#2 Active Listening & Questions
Active Listening
Nod and keep looking at the speaker
Asking Questions
Learn about others to keep it going
Pro Tip
Use Open-Ended Questions!
Questions that can't be answered with just "Yes" or "No".
"What do you like about...?"
Your Next Social Adventure!
Which Social Superpower will you try this week?
Eye Contact
Greetings
Listening
Questions
"How will it help you?"
Social Superpowers Script Social Superpowers Script
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Estimated Duration
25:00
1
Warm-Up: Friend Check-In (3 min)
Teacher says:
"Hey! Thanks for coming today. We're going to explore something super interesting: Social Superpowers! To get us started, I want you to think for a moment. What makes someone a really good friend or just fun to be around? What qualities do you notice in people you enjoy spending time with?"
Teacher says:
"Great ideas! It sounds like you already have a good sense of what makes interactions positive. Today, we're going to talk about how YOU can develop and use your own 'Social Superpowers' to make connecting with others even easier and more fun."
2
Introducing the Powers (5 min)
Teacher says:
"Just like superheroes have powers to help others, we all have 'Social Superpowers' – these are skills that help us connect, understand, and get along with people. When you use them, you can make new friends, talk to people easily, and feel more confident."
"How do you feel about the idea of having 'Social Superpowers'? Does that sound like something you'd like to explore?"
"Awesome! Let's dive into a couple of key superpowers. We'll look at the slides together."
3
Activity: Training Grounds (7 min)
Instructional Note:
Guide the student through greetings, eye contact, and asking an open-ended question using the Practice Activity sheet. Provide specific positive feedback for every attempt.
Teacher says:
"Now, talking about these skills is one thing, but practicing them is how we make them strong superpowers! We're going to do a quick Social Skills Practice Activity. I'll give you different scenarios, and we can role-play how you might use these skills."
4
The Starter Challenge (7 min)
"That was great practice! Now let's put those superpowers to the test with a fun Conversation Starter Game! The goal is to keep a short conversation going by asking interesting questions. Are you ready?"
5
Next Social Adventure (3 min)
"Out of all the skills we talked about – eye contact, greetings, active listening, asking questions – which one do you feel most ready to try out this week?"
Motivational Interviewing Tip:
"On a scale of 1 to 10... how ready do you feel?"
"What would it take to move that number up just one point?"
Social Skills Practice Activity Sheet Superpower Training
Mission Log
Hero Name:
Date:
Objective
Practice using your Social Superpowers in different situations and see how they feel!
Scenario 1
The New Kid in Class
"It's the first day of a new club. You see another student sitting by themselves. You want to say hello."
How would you approach?
What would you say?
Reflect & Share
What powers did you use?
How did it feel?
Any positive thoughts?
Scenario 2
Lunchtime Chat
"A classmate is talking about a video game you don't know well. You want to be a good listener."
Active Listening Moves:
One "Open" Question:
Reflect & Share
How did asking questions help the conversation stay alive?
Scenario 3
Group Project
"Starting a project. Teacher says: 'Introduce yourself and share one idea.' You feel nervous."
Your Action Plan: Conversation Starter Challenge Game Starter Challenge
Keep the Ball Rolling!
1
Superpower Choice
Teacher asks:
"My superpower would be flying! I've always wanted to see the world from above. What about you? What would you choose and why?"
Your Mission:
Respond + Ask a follow-up question. (e.g. "If you could fly anywhere, where would you go first?")
2
Weekend Best
Teacher asks:
"I spent some time reading a new book last weekend. It was really relaxing. What about you, what was the best thing you did?"
Your Mission:
Respond + Ask an open-ended question to learn more.
3
Game Design
Teacher asks:
"I'd invent a game where you build futuristic cities. I love strategy. What kind of game would you invent?"
Your Mission:
Respond + Ask about characters, settings, or rules.
4
World Traveler
Teacher asks:
"I'd love to visit Japan to see the ancient temples and try the food. Where would you go and what would you want to experience there?"
Your Mission:
Respond + Ask a "What" or "How" question.
Pro Player Tips:
Keep these active for max points!
Eye Contact
Active Nodding
Open Questions
Activity Answer Key Activity Answer Key
Social Skills Practice Guide
Teacher Ref
General Guidance
This activity is designed for role-playing and reflection, not for "right" or "wrong" answers. Focus on observing the student's effort in applying skills, encouraging participation, and guiding self-reflection using CBT and MI techniques. **Reward attempts over perfect execution.**
Scenario 1: New Kid
Key Observation Points:
Approach: Body language (not crossed arms).Greeting: Friendly "Hi" or "Hello".Conversation: Any open question attempted.
Reflection Prompts:
"What did you do well in that scenario?"
"How did it feel when you imagined saying hello?"
"If it felt uncomfortable, what was the thought?" (CBT)
Scenario 2: Lunch Chat
Key Observation Points:
Active Listening: Nodding, eye contact.Questions: Follow-up vs. changing topic.Engagement: Affirms speaker (e.g. "Cool").
Reflection Prompts:
"How did your questions help keep them talking?"
"What thoughts helped you stay engaged even if you didn't know the game?"
Scenario 3: Group Project
Key Observation Points:
Eye Contact: Sweeping contact across the group.Clarity: Friendly and clear introduction.
CBT/MI Strategies:
"What helped you when you felt nervous? (e.g., deep breath)"
"Imagine you successfully introduced yourself. How would that make you feel?"
