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Middle School Social Skills Small Group Curriculum This ready-to-teach 8-week social skills group curriculum helps middle school students develop communication, listening, perspective-taking, and conflict resolution skills through structured lessons and practice activities. Each lesson includes interactive slides, discussion prompts, and printable worksheets designed to help students practice and apply important social skills. What’s Included ✔ 8 complete social skills lessons ✔ Interactive Google Slides for each week ✔ 24 printable student worksheets ✔ Detailed lesson plans for each session ✔ Guided discussion questions ✔ Ready-to-teach small group curriculum 8-Week Curriculum Overview Week 1 – Introduction to Social Skills Students learn what social skills are and establish group expectations. Week 2 – Starting a Conversation Students practice greetings, conversation starters, and choosing topics. Week 3 – Keeping a Conversation Going Students learn listening skills and how to ask follow-up questions. Week 4 – Connecting Comments Students practice responding to others and staying engaged in conversations. Week 5 – Understanding Body Language Students learn how facial expressions and posture communicate feelings. Week 6 – Perspective Taking Students practice understanding situations from different viewpoints. Week 7 – Handling Disagreements Students learn strategies for solving conflicts respectfully. Week 8 – Using Social Skills in Real Life Students review skills and set personal social goals. Perfect For • School counselors • SEL lessons • Tier 2 support • Social skills groups & intervention • Small group counseling • Middle school students Grade Level Recommended for middle school students (grades 6–8). Prefer Individual Lessons? Each lesson from this curriculum is also available individually if you only need a specific topic.