Explore social isolation with learners and how to begin building important social skills with a dice and discussion activity. After rolling a particular number on a die, students then respond to an associated social card in which they must determine how to help a kid experiencing isolation or ways to counter thoughts of loneliness and negativity.

Concepts

social skills, autism, conversation skills, emotional development, growing up, adolescence

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Classroom Considerations

• Resource was originally designed for learners with on the autism spectrum, including those with Asperger syndrome, who can become frustrated with face-to-face contact or the social world in general
• It would be beneficial for students to have already had practice identifying positive thoughts and social skills before playing this game, which will ask them to provide a variety of solutions and ideas from their knowledge base

Pros

• Wide variety of social cards
• Includes link to useful instructional tips and strategies

Cons

• None