Conversation Social Skills: Chat Time: Make a New Friend!
by OTwithSam © 2026
Price: $3 USD
Subjects: games,ot,speech,socialAspectsOfCommunication,specialed
Grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Description
This interactive, new school year–themed Boom Deck helps students who struggle with communication build confidence in making friends and having conversations at school. Students practice asking open-ended questions, making appropriate comments, and choosing the best response to keep a conversation going. Each card presents a simple social situation with multiple-choice responses. Students select the best answer from two options, and the deck is self-correcting to provide immediate feedback. This supports understanding of what makes a response friendly, helpful, and conversation-building. The activity focuses on: Asking open-ended questions (instead of yes/no answers) Making relevant and kind comments Practicing back-and-forth conversation skills Understanding appropriate vs. less appropriate responses As students interact with the deck, they also build independence with technology, including basic keyboard use and fine motor skills through clicking, dragging, and selecting answers. This resource is ideal for early elementary students (Grades 1–5), special education, speech therapy sessions, and social skills groups. It’s perfect for back-to-school routines, helping students practice real-life conversation skills they can use in the classroom, at lunch, and on the playground.
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