Social Superstars Lesson Plan SOCIAL SUPERSTARS
K-Girls Intervention Guide
Why This Matters
These skills are crucial for building positive relationships, navigating classroom expectations, and fostering a supportive learning environment, ultimately helping students become confident and empathetic individuals.
Program Structure
Duration: 12 WeeksSession Time: 15 MinutesAudience: Kindergarten StudentsTotal Time: 3 Hours
Weekly Preparation
Review the weekly lesson plan and gather necessary materials.
Print or create visual aids and activity cards as needed.
Prepare the small group area for focused instruction.
Ensure Problem Size Chart and other visual supports are accessible.
12-Week Session Roadmap
Week 1: What's the Big Deal? (Size of the Problem)
Goal: Understand that problems come in different sizes.
Intro (5m): Introduce problem sizes (tiny to big).Activity (10m): Sort scenarios using the Problem Size Chart . Discuss appropriate reactions.
Week 2: My Body, My Choices (Impulse Control)
Goal: Practice Stop, Think, Do.
Intro (5m): Review problem sizes; introduce impulse control concept.Activity (10m): Use Impulse Control Cards to role-play waiting and asking.
Week 3: My Bubble, Your Bubble (Personal Space)
Goal: Respect personal boundaries.
Intro (5m): Introduce the "Invisible Bubble" concept.Activity (10m): Practice Bubble Boundaries activity; demonstrate space needs.
Week 4: Listening Ears, Following Feet (Teacher Directions)
Goal: Stay safe by following directions.
Intro (5m): Importance of listening for safety and learning.Activity (10m): Play Simon Says with classroom behavior directions.
Week 5: My Feelings, My Self (Self-Awareness)
Goal: Identify basic emotions.
Activity (10m): Use Feeling Faces Flashcards . Match faces to personal experiences.
Week 6: What My Body Tells Me (Body Cues)
Goal: Recognize physical signs of feelings.
Activity (10m): Body Detective : Describe physical reactions (stomping, smiling, slouching).
Week 7: Sharing is Caring (Social Awareness)
Goal: Understand how others feel.
Activity (10m): Social Scenario Cards . Practice empathy by guessing friend feelings.
Week 8: Taking Turns and Playing Fair (Social Cues)
Goal: Read social cues during play.
Activity (10m): Role-play playtime situations (sharing swings, joining a game).
Week 9: Problem-Solving Power! (Review)
Goal: Apply skills to solve multi-step problems.
Activity (10m): Problem-Solving Circle . Combine all learned strategies.
Week 10: Being a Good Friend (Relationship Skills)
Goal: Identify friendship qualities.
Activity (10m): Create a Friendship Web with positive actions.
Week 11: My Super Social Skills (Goal Setting)
Goal: Identify personal strengths.
Activity (10m): Identify "My Social Superpower" and set future goals.
Week 12: Celebration and Future Growth
Goal: Recognize growth and celebrate!
Activity (10m): Star Student Ceremony . Distribute certificates and stickers. Social Superstars Slides Welcome, Social Superstars!
Today we're going to talk about problems!
Problems Come in All Sizes!
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Tiny!
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Small!
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Medium!
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Big!
Just like shoes, problems can be different sizes!
Tiny Problems (No Biggie!)
A dropped crayon
A wobbly block tower
Someone bumps you
Your Turn!
What are some tiny problems you've had?
Small Problems
A friend took your toy
Can't find a book
Someone has your color
Need a Little Help!
What small problems have you had?
Medium Problems
Tripped and scraped knee
Not sharing at centers
Feeling really mad
Call for Grown-Ups!
What medium problems have you had?
Big Problems
Someone is hurt
You are lost
Someone is being unsafe
ALWAYS TELL AN ADULT!
Who is a safe adult you can talk to?
My Body, My Choices
Sometimes our bodies want to do things really fast!
THINK FIRST
Stop, Think, Do!
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STOP!
(Freeze like a statue)
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THINK!
(What will happen?)
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DO!
(Make a good choice!)
My Invisible Bubble
Everyone has an invisible bubble around them. That's our personal space !
Why is My Bubble Important?
It helps everyone feel safe and comfortable.
Listening Ears, Following Feet
STAY SAFE
LEARN NEW THINGS
HAVE FUN
How Am I Feeling?
Self-awareness is knowing how YOU feel inside.
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My Body Tells Me Things!
HAPPY FACES
Smile big!
MAD FACES
Might frown!
Problem Size Chart Worksheet What's the Big Deal?
Problem Size Chart
Sometimes problems feel really, really big! But guess what? Problems come in different sizes, just like shoes or animals! Let's figure out how big a problem is.
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Tiny Problem (No Biggie!)
Looks like:
Dropped crayon, wobbly tower, accident bump.
What to do:
Fix it yourself! Pick it up, try again, or say "oops!"
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Small Problem (Need a Little Help)
Looks like:
Friend took a toy, can't find a book, using your color.
What to do:
Use your words! Ask for a turn or for help finding it.
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Medium Problem (Call for Grown-Ups!)
Looks like:
Scraped knee, friend won't share, feeling very upset.
What to do:
Find a teacher or an adult. They will help you solve it.
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Big Problem (ALWAYS Tell an Adult!)
Looks like:
Someone is hurt, you are lost, someone is unsafe.
What to do:
Tell a grown-up RIGHT AWAY. These are emergency problems.
Draw or write a problem you had today:
What size was it?
Tiny
Small
Medium
Big
Reflection Journal Worksheet My Social Superstars Journal
A special place for my social superpowers!
Week 1: Problem Sizes
What is one tiny problem you had this week?
What is one big problem? Who would you tell?
Week 2: Stop, Think, Do!
Draw a time you remembered to STOP and THINK before you DID a good choice:
Week 3: My Bubble
Draw your invisible bubble! Who is inside with you?
When do you need a bigger bubble?
Week 4: Listening to Teachers
What is one direction you followed this week?
How did it help you stay safe or learn?
Week 5: My Feelings
My Happy Face:
My Mad Face:
What makes you feel happy?
Week 6: Body Clues
What does your body do when you're excited?
What does your body do when you're sad?
Week 7: Understanding Others
Think of a friend. What feeling did they have today?
How did you know? (What clues did you see?)
Week 8: Playing Fair
Draw a time you shared or took turns this week:
How did it feel to be a fair player?
Week 9: Solving Together
Tell about a problem you helped solve this week:
Which superpower did you use?
Week 10: Being a Good Friend
Draw one way you were a good friend this week:
Week 11: My Superpowers
I am REALLY good at:
I want to practice more:
Social Superstar!
What was your favorite thing you learned?
I will keep using my Social Superpowers every day!
Impulse Control Cards Worksheet Stop, Think, Do!
Impulse Control Scenario Cards
1: Toy Trouble!
Your friend has the toy you really, really want. Your hand feels like it wants to snatch it!
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THINK!
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DO!
2: Talking Time!
Teacher is talking. You have a question right now! Your mouth wants to shout it out!
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STOP!
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THINK!
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DO!
3: Running Around!
You are inside the classroom and feel like running and jumping! Your feet want to zoom!
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STOP!
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THINK!
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DO!
4: Sharing Snacks!
A friend has a yummy snack you really want. Your hand feels like it wants to grab it!
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STOP!
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THINK!
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DO!
Teacher Tip: Print, cut out, and laminate these cards. Use them for role-play practice during Week 2!
Personal Space Bubbles Activity My Bubble, Your Bubble
Personal Space Activity
Everyone has an invisible bubble around them â that's our personal space! It helps us all feel safe and comfortable. Let's practice!
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Stand Up!
Find a spot in the room where you have a little space all to yourself.
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Make a Bubble!
Hold your arms out to your sides, then in front, then behind. Imagine a giant, shiny bubble around you. That is your personal space!
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Walk and Don't Pop!
Walk slowly around the room. Try not to let your bubble touch anyone else's bubble. If you get too close, gently step back.
My Personal Space Bubble
Draw yourself inside your invisible bubble! Who are some people you like to have inside your bubble?
When do you need a bigger bubble?
Following Directions Game Guide Listening Ears, Following Feet
The Direction Game!
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"Listening to our teachers and following directions helps us stay safe, learn new things, and have lots of fun!"
Game 1: Simon Says (with a Twist!)
How to Play:
One person (the teacher) is "Simon."
Simon gives directions starting with "Simon says..." (e.g., "Simon says touch your nose").
If Simon doesn't say "Simon says," the girls should keep their bodies still!
Social Superstar Twist:
Use directions related to school social skills!
"Simon says make a quiet body."
"Simon says look at the person talking."
"Simon says use walking feet."
"Simon says raise your hand."
Game 2: The Direction Detective
Challenge the girls to follow two-step or three-step directions to show they are "Social Superstar Listeners."
Level 1 (2 Steps):
"Stand up and touch your toes."
Level 2 (3 Steps):
"Clap twice, sit down, and show me quiet hands."
Reflect and Talk:
What part of your body helps you listen? (Ears, Eyes, Brain, Heart)
Why do we follow teacher directions? (To stay safe, to learn together)
Teacher/Student Reflection Area
Feeling Faces Flashcards Worksheet Feeling Faces Flashcards
Learning about our feelings helps us understand ourselves!
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HAPPY
What clues do you see?
Smiling, laughing, bright eyes.
When do you feel happy?
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SAD
What clues do you see?
Frowning, tears, quiet body.
When do you feel sad?
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MAD
What clues do you see?
Scrunched face, stomping feet.
When do you feel mad?
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SCARED
What clues do you see?
Wide eyes, hiding, shaking.
When do you feel scared?
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SURPRISED
What clues do you see?
Open mouth, high eyebrows.
When do you feel surprised?
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SILLY
What clues do you see?
Funny faces, giggling body.
When do you feel silly?
Teacher Tip: Print, cut out, and laminate these cards. Use them for "Feeling Faces Match" in Week 5!
Social Scenarios Cards Worksheet How Do They Feel?
Social Scenarios & Empathy Cards
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The Broken Tower
A child builds a tall tower. A friend bumps it and it crashes! The child has tears in their eyes.
How do they feel?
What clues tell you?
What could you do to help?
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Sharing a Swing
One child is laughing on the swing. Another child is standing nearby with hands in their pockets.
How does the child on the swing feel?
How might the child standing feel?
What could happen next?
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The Lost Toy
A child is looking under tables, their eyes darting around. They look worried and are whispering.
How do they feel?
What clues tell you?
What could you say?
Superstar Completion Certificate Social Superstar
Certificate of Achievement
This special award is proudly presented to
SUPERSTAR NAME
For working hard, being a kind friend, and learning to use SOCIAL SUPERPOWERS to solve problems and make great choices!
Teacher / Counselor
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