💔 Was That a Joke? Valentine’s Social Smarts
by MelSpeechLab © 2026
Price: $3 USD
Subjects: adultSpeech,aphasia,articulation,expressiveLanguage,speechFluency,receptiveLanguage,socialAspectsOfCommunication
Grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Description
In this interactive social group game, students explore sarcasm, nonliteral language, and perspective-taking through relatable high school Valentine’s scenarios. From candy grams and crush drama to group chat “jokes” and awkward dance moments, participants practice identifying what someone really meant versus what they actually said. Students will: 💬 Interpret hidden meanings and tone 👀 Consider how words impact others ⚖️ Decide who was in the wrong (and why) 🧠Practice more respectful and clear communication This activity builds social awareness, emotional insight, and real-world communication skills — all through engaging, teen-relevant situations.
Acknowledgements
Adobe firefly and ChatGPT