Greeting Guide Slides Talk Team: Unit 1
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Great Greetings
Making a strong, positive connection is your first communication superpower. Let's master the greeting gameplan!
Target Skill: Saying Hello Confidently
Essential Skills Program
The Gameplan
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1
Body Prep
✔ Stop & face the person
✔ Look at their eyes
2
Choose Tone
✔ Friendly smile
✔ Speaking voice (Level 2)
3
Pick Words
✔ Match your listener
✔ Peer vs. Adult words
Practice tip: Keep body relaxed and hands at your side! Talk Team Program
Two Pathways
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Pathway A
With a Friend
Casual & Cool Words:
"Hey! What's up?"
Optional Action:
Wave, high-five, or nod
Pathway B
With an Adult
Polite & Clear Words:
"Good morning, Mr. Davis."
Optional Action:
Polite wave or head nod
Rule of Thumb: When in doubt, use Pathway B! Talk Team
School Hotspots
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Hotspot 1
The Classroom
Greeting your teacher and desk neighbors when entering class.
Try: "Good morning!"
Hotspot 2
The Cafeteria
Greeting the lunch staff as you ask for your tray.
Try: "Hello! Thank you."
Hotspot 3
The Hallway
Passing a friendly face between class periods.
Try: "Hey [Name]!" + Wave
Notice who is around you and ready to say hi! Talk Team Program
Class Challenge
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Time to Try!
Find a partner next to you and practice:
1. Eye Contact
2. Level 2 Voice
3. Friendly Word
Our teacher will pass out your role-play arena cards now! Talk Team Active Session
Greeting Arena Cards Talk Team: Great Greetings
Active Role-Play Task Cards
Unit 1: Social Cards
Teacher Instructions: Cut out these 4 role-play cards. Group students in pairs. Have them draw a card, read the scenario, and use the Greeting Checklist at the bottom of each card to practice.
CARD 1
The Classroom
SCENARIO:
You arrive at math class. Your teacher, Mr. Davis , is standing at the door greeting students.
WHAT YOU SAY:
"Good morning Mr. Davis, how are you today?"
Greeting Checklist:
✔ Eye Contact ✔ Level 2 Voice ✔ Nice Smile
CARD 2
The Hallway
SCENARIO:
You walk past your classmate, Leo , during the busy class change hallway transition.
WHAT YOU SAY:
"Hey Leo! What's up?" + waving your hand.
Greeting Checklist:
✔ Hand Wave ✔ Cool Nod ✔ Warm Tone
CARD 3
The Cafeteria
SCENARIO:
You are in the lunch line. Ms. Sarah , the cafeteria server, hands you a tray of warm food.
WHAT YOU SAY:
"Hello! Thank you so much!"
Greeting Checklist:
✔ Eye Contact ✔ Clear Voice ✔ Polite "Thank you"
CARD 4
Principal's Office
SCENARIO:
You need to pick up a form. You walk into the main office and meet Principal Ramirez .
WHAT YOU SAY:
"Good afternoon, Principal Ramirez."
Greeting Checklist:
✔ Good Posture ✔ Eye Contact ✔ Respectful Words
Social Communication Skills Unit For classroom practice & cutting
Greeting Matchup Worksheet Great Greetings Practice
Talk Team Unit 1 • Skill Practice Sheet
Name
Date
1. Trace & Say Out Loud
Trace the greeting words below. Use your Level 2 friendly voice!
With Peer
H E Y T H E R E !
With Adult
H E L L O .
2. Draw a Line to Match
Draw a line from each greeting to the person you should say it to.
"Good morning, Mrs. Gable."
"Yo, what's up, man!"
School Principal / Teacher
Use polite, respectful words
Friend / Peer
Use cool, casual words
3. Circle the Best Choice
Look at the scenario and select the smart choice.
You walk into the office to drop off a pass. The school secretary looks up at you.
A "Hey there. Here is my pass."
B "Good morning! I have a pass."
Unit 1 Checklist: Eye Contact • Smile • Vocal Volume Level 2 Talk Team Program
Intro Gameplan Slides Talk Team: Unit 2
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Meet & Greet
Saying who you are and helping others meet is a game-changing skill. Let's master the introduction roadmap!
Target Skill: Introducing Yourself and Others
Essential Skills Program
Self-Introduction
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01
Look & Wave
Stand tall, look at the person's eyes, and offer a small hand wave or simple nod.
02
State Name
Speak clearly with your Level 2 volume:"Hi, my name is..."
03
Share a Fact
Add a small, simple detail to connect:"Nice to meet you!"
Tip: A light smile makes people feel comfortable right away! Talk Team Program
Introducing Others
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Be the Social Bridge!
When you have two friends who do not know each other, you can help them talk. You are the "bridge" between them!
The Magic Formula:
1. "Hey Alex ..."
2. "...this is my friend Sam ."
3. "Sam likes playing games!"
Sharing a common interest helps them start talking. Talk Team Program
Real Life Hotspots
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The School Club
You are joining a new club after school. You walk up to a table where other students are sitting.
"Hi! I'm David. Is it okay if I sit here?"
The Work Internship
You start your internship at the school store. A new supervisor comes over to your register.
"Hello, I'm David. Nice to meet you."
Rule: Always use a polite speaking voice! Talk Team Program
Team Challenge
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Your Turn to Speak!
We will use our role-play cards. Practice making social bridges!
Introduce Self
Look, say name, share fact.
Introduce Friend
Say their name & what they like.
Remember: Stand up tall when introducing yourself! Talk Team Active Session
Intro Arena Cards Talk Team: Meet & Greet
Active Introduction Task Cards
Unit 2: Social Cards
Teacher Instructions: Cut out these 4 role-play cards. Group students in pairs or trios. Have them draw a card, read the scenario, and use the Cue Checklist at the bottom of each card to practice.
CARD 1
Self Introduction
THE SETUP:
You are walking up to the Gaming Club table in the library. Another student is setting up a board game.
WHAT TO SAY (SCAFFOLD):
"Hi! My name is Your Name. Can I join you guys?"
Action Checklist:
✔ Smile ✔ Eye Contact ✔ Name Shared
CARD 2
Introduce a Friend
THE SETUP (TRIO PRACTICE):
You are eating lunch with your friend Sam . Your other classmate Maya sits down. They do not know each other!
WHAT TO SAY (SCAFFOLD):
"Maya, this is Sam. Sam loves comic books!"
Action Checklist:
✔ Maya's Name ✔ Sam's Name ✔ Cool Hobby
CARD 3
Work/Job Intro
THE SETUP:
You are starting an internship at the Greenhouse . You see a coworker setting up some flower pots.
WHAT TO SAY (SCAFFOLD):
"Hi, I'm Your Name. I'm working here today."
Action Checklist:
✔ Eye Contact ✔ Clear Voice ✔ Hand Wave
CARD 4
Meeting a Guest
THE SETUP:
A guest visitor named Mrs. Patel comes to your life-skills classroom to show a cooking demo.
WHAT TO SAY (SCAFFOLD):
"Good morning, Mrs. Patel. Thank you for coming."
Action Checklist:
✔ Stand tall ✔ Level 2 Voice ✔ Respect Tone
Social Communication Skills Unit For classroom practice & cutting
Intro Steps Worksheet Intro Steps Roadmap
Talk Team Unit 2 • Introduction Practice
Name
Date
1. Trace the Introduction Script
Trace the words you say when you meet someone new.
Step 1
M Y N A M E I S . . .
Step 2
N I C E T O M E E T Y O U !
2. Draw Your Connection Card
Draw a picture of your favorite thing to do (like video games, sports, music, or food) to share as a fact!
Draw Inside This Box
3. Introduction Order (Write 1, 2, or 3)
Put these steps in the correct order to introduce yourself.
Say your name
Look & Face Person
Say polite parting
Unit 2 Checklist: Trace • Draw • Sequence Talk Team Program
Listening Signal Slides Talk Team: Unit 3
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Super Listeners
Active listening isn't just about being quiet. It's about sending the right "I hear you" signals!
Target Skill: Showing Active Listening Cues
Essential Skills Program
Listening Signals
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Eyes Look
Keep eyes on the speaker's face to show you care.
Ears Hear
Listen closely to the words they are saying.
Mouth Quiet
Wait for your partner to finish before talking.
Body Still
Keep hands relaxed and face toward them.
These 4 signals are the active listening key! Talk Team
Verbal Feedback
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Keep It Going!
While your partner is talking, you can make small sounds or nods to show that you are fully listening.
Try these phrases:
"Uh-huh"
"Yeah?"
"Oh, cool!"
These show you're on the same page with your partner. Talk Team Program
Classroom vs Friend
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Listening to Teachers
The teacher is explaining the daily task or passing out notes.
Keep eye contact and hold your questions until they finish speaking.
Listening to Friends
A friend is talking about their favorite video game or weekend story.
Nod along, smile, and say: "That is awesome!"
Good listening build solid, awesome friendships! Talk Team
Class Challenge
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Are You Ready?
Our teacher will pass out active listening role-play cards. Practice sending perfect listening signals!
Eyes On Speaker
Quiet Mouth
Still Body
Keep practicing with your partner! Talk Team Session
Listening Arena Cards Talk Team: Super Listeners
Active Listening Practice Cards
Unit 3: Social Cards
Teacher Instructions: Cut out these 4 role-play cards. Group students in pairs. Partner A acts as the **Speaker** (reads the speech bubble), and Partner B acts as the **Super Listener** using active listening signals.
CARD 1
Peer Story
THE SCENARIO:
Your classmate Tyler is telling you all about the new video game they bought last night.
WHAT TYLER SAYS:
"I finally got the level 10 armor last night. It took me three hours to defeat the final boss!"
Listener Checklist:
✔ Eye Contact ✔ Head Nod ✔ Say "Wow!"
CARD 2
Teacher Guidance
THE SCENARIO:
Your life-skills teacher, Mrs. Gable , is giving the steps for preparing a recipe.
WHAT MRS. GABLE SAYS:
"First, wash your hands. Second, get out the measuring cups. Third, wait for me to heat the pan."
Listener Checklist:
✔ Quiet Mouth ✔ Body Still ✔ Write Notes
CARD 3
Workplace Talk
THE SCENARIO:
Your store internship partner, Jenna , is showing you where the plastic bags go.
WHAT JENNA SAYS:
"We need to pack the bags under the front counter so they are easy to reach when customers come."
Listener Checklist:
✔ Eye Contact ✔ Still Body ✔ Say "Got it!"
CARD 4
Friend News
THE SCENARIO:
Your classmate, Marcus , is excited about going to the school pep rally on Friday.
WHAT MARCUS SAYS:
"I'm wearing school colors on Friday. Are you going to sit with me in the front row?"
Listener Checklist:
✔ Smile ✔ Nod Along ✔ Say "Yeah!"
Social Communication Skills Unit For classroom practice & cutting
Listening Check Worksheet Super Listening Signals
Talk Team Unit 3 • Active Listening Skills
Name
Date
1. Trace & Remember the Rules
Trace the three main listening rules. Practice keeping these still during class.
Rule 1
E Y E S O N
Rule 2
B O D Y S T I L L
Rule 3
Q U I E T
2. Connect the Listening Action
Draw a line from each body parts icon to the active signal action box.
My Eyes
My Mouth
Stay completely quiet
Wait for your turn to talk
Look at the speaker
Show them you are listening
3. Spot the Active Listener
Look at the scenarios below. Circle the letter of the active listener behavior.
Your lab partner is explaining how to complete a science experiment step.
A Looking down at your phone.
B Looking at their eyes & nodding.
Unit 3 Checklist: Eyes Look • Mouth Quiet • Body Relaxed Talk Team Program
Talk Traffic Slides Talk Team: Unit 4
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Talk Traffic
Conversations are like roads. We need traffic signals to know when to speak, when to pause, and when to listen!
Target Skill: Balanced Turn-Taking
Essential Skills Program
The Traffic Rules
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GREEN: Speak
It is your turn! Share a short thought or ask a question. Keep it simple.
YELLOW: Pause
Pause to let your partner talk. Do not "hog the microphone!"
RED: Stop
Stop talking. Your partner is speaking. Send your active listening signals.
Good conversation is 50% speaking and 50% listening. Talk Team
Conversational Balance
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The 50 / 50 Rule
Think of talking like playing catch. You throw the ball (speak), and then you wait for them to catch and throw it back (listen).
How to pass the ball:
1. Share a detail:"I went to the park."
2. Throw it back (Ask):"What did you do?"
Avoid answering with only 'yes' or 'no' if you can! Talk Team Program
Interactive Hotspots
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Class Group Work
You are working with three classmates to build a poster.
"What part should I glue down? Leo, what do you think?"
Talking to a Coworker
You are cleaning counters during an internship transition.
"I'll finish this shelf. Can you sweep the floor?"
Taking turns makes the work go fast and fun! Talk Team
Team Challenge
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Talk Traffic Challenge!
Our teacher will pass out role-play cards. Focus on throwing the ball back and forth!
1. Balanced Share
2. Ask a Question
3. Pause & Listen
Watch the conversational traffic lights! Talk Team Active Session
Talk Traffic Arena Cards Talk Team: Talk Traffic
Active Turn-Taking Practice Cards
Unit 4: Social Cards
Teacher Instructions: Cut out these 4 role-play cards. Group students in pairs. Have them practice holding a balanced back-and-forth conversation, using the Turn-Taking Check after each round.
CARD 1
Project Lab
THE SETUP:
You and Alex are working on a science poster board. You need to decide who draws the title.
WHAT YOU SAY:
"I can write the title card in green. What color markers do you want to use for the drawing?"
Turn-Taking Check:
✔ One Detail ✔ One Ask ✔ Pause/Wait
CARD 2
Lunch Table
THE SETUP:
You are eating lunch with Marcus . He mentions a movie he watched over the weekend.
WHAT YOU SAY:
"Oh, I love that movie too! My favorite character was the robot. Who did you like best?"
Turn-Taking Check:
✔ Share Fact ✔ Ask Friend ✔ Listen/Nod
CARD 3
Library Internship
THE SETUP:
You are scanning books with a classmate, Jenna . You are not sure where the fiction shelf is.
WHAT YOU SAY:
"I have three fiction books ready to file. Can you show me which aisle is fiction?"
Turn-Taking Check:
✔ Say Need ✔ Ask Help ✔ Wait/Follow
CARD 4
Hallway Catch-up
THE SETUP:
You run into your classmate Maya at her locker on Monday morning.
WHAT YOU SAY:
"Hey Maya! My weekend was super fun, I went to a birthday party. How was your weekend?"
Turn-Taking Check:
✔ Friendly Hi ✔ Share Fact ✔ Ask Maya
Social Communication Skills Unit For classroom practice & cutting
Talk Traffic Flow Worksheet Talk Traffic Flow
Talk Team Unit 4 • Balanced Conversations
Name
Date
1. Trace & Match Traffic Rules
Trace the conversation road signs. Practice waiting for your turn to share.
Go
S P E A K
Pause
L I S T E N
Stop
W A I T
2. Spot the Balanced Conversation
Look at the conversation charts below. Which one shows a smart, balanced 50 / 50 conversation?
CHART A
90%
10%
Hogging the talk time
CHART B
50%
50%
Balanced sharing
3. Throwing the Ball Back
Choose the best response to keep the conversation going balanced.
Your friend Leo says: "I built a cool Lego space station yesterday."
A "Nice. I watched a movie."
B "Cool! How long did it take you?"
Unit 4 Checklist: Trace • Identify • Throw Ball Back Talk Team Program
