The Social Skills Curriculum is designed to teach social behaviors in a safe and friendly environment. Each lesson provides a model for children to imitate and activities to practice the skills. The approach is based on Structured Learning, a holistic teaching method that provides a framework for systematic teaching of a skill in a way that is similar to academics. The emphasis is to provide alternative behavioral options to increase effective social interactions. The curriculum is based on "Think Social: A Social Thinking Curriculum for School-Age Students" by Michelle Garcia Winner and includes structured activities to address real life socialization issues.

The Goals for the Socialites Group for Girls include:

• Making and Keeping Friends

• Dealing with Peer Pressure

• Using Self-control and Following Directions

• Improving Self-image and Self-esteem

• Thinking Before Acting

• Listening

• Accepting Rules and Consequences

• Goal Setting

• Problem-Solving

• Dealing with Feelings

• Accepting Change

• Communicating Effectively

• Understanding Boundaries

• Empathy and Helping Behaviors

• Role-play to practice skills taught

• Discussion of Performance

• Practice in Real-Life Situations

• Modeling Appropriate Behaviors

• Giving and Receiving Feedback

• Activities & Games utilized to help learn teamwork and build skills through play

Kindergarten through 6th grade age groups are offered.

The group meets Thursdays at our Winfield Office

Times Groups Run:

5:00 – 6:00 PM – Social-ites (K-2nd Boys, & K-3rd Girls)

6:00 – 7:00 PM – Social-ettes (4th-6th Girls)