Title: Developing Socio-Emotional Skills in Students

Grade Level: 6-8

Objective: Students will be able to identify and practice socio-emotional skills such as empathy, self-awareness, and communication.

Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Handout on socio-emotional skills - Role-playing scenarios - Reflection worksheet

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin by asking students what they think socio-emotional skills are and why they are important. 2. Write down their responses on the whiteboard. 3. Introduce the concept of socio-emotional skills and explain that they are essential for building healthy relationships and managing emotions. 4. Distribute the handout on socio-emotional skills and go over each skill with the class.

Activity 1: Role-playing (30 minutes): 1. Divide the class into pairs. 2. Provide each pair with a role-playing scenario that involves a socio-emotional skill such as empathy, self-awareness, or communication. 3. Allow students to practice the scenario with their partner. 4. After each scenario, have the class discuss what they observed and how the students demonstrated the socio-emotional skill.

Activity 2: Reflection (20 minutes): 1. Distribute the reflection worksheet. 2. Have students reflect on their own socio-emotional skills and identify areas where they can improve. 3. Encourage students to set goals for themselves and come up with strategies for achieving those goals.

Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. Ask students to share their reflections and goals with the class. 2. Remind students that developing socio-emotional skills is an ongoing process and that it takes practice. 3. Encourage students to continue working on their skills and to support each other in their efforts.