Situation:Some students benefit from a “scripted” format to follow when interacting with their classmates, at least until more spontaneous social skills are established. Providing a format for them to follow (script) within a familiar setting (the class “store”) can help students feel more comfortable when interacting with their peers.
The students in my Life Skills class need more practice with social skills, but they always seem to clam up in those unstructured times like lunch and in between classes. Is there something I can do to help them have more opportunities to interact?