How To Start A Positive Conversation

How to Start a Positive Conversation – Social Skills Pack
 
Build Social Confidence, One Conversation at a Time
 
This colorful, engaging resource helps middle schoolers learn the essential life skill of initiating positive peer interactions. Whether your student is shy, unsure, or a bit too blunt, this pack offers practical tools, visuals, and prompts to guide them toward more successful social connections.
 
🧩 What’s Included:
 
One-Page Visual Guide
A storybook-style infographic that walks students through how to approach others, say hello, and join conversations in a friendly way.
 
Conversation Starters Worksheet
A leveled list of beginner, intermediate, and confident prompts tailored to middle school interests and language.
 
Social Skills Do’s and Don’ts
A fun, relatable breakdown of what helps—and what hurts—when trying to connect with peers.
 
Positive Peer Interactions Reflection Page
A self-reflection worksheet that helps students notice progress, plan their next attempt, and build self-awareness.
 
Conversation Starter Cards
48+ print-and-cut cards divided into categories (Funny, Curious, Gaming, School Life, etc.) with icons and colors for easy sorting and repeated use.
 
💬 Why It’s Helpful:
Makes awkward social skills cool, practical, and doable
Designed with real middle school language and humor
Helps reduce social anxiety and build peer relationships
Great for SEL groups, lunch bunches, 1:1 counseling, and inclusive classroom activities
Fully printable, flexible, and ready to use in therapy or school settings
 
Help students go from “I don’t know what to say” to “I’ve got this.”
Let them build friendships, one positive conversation at a time.

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