A calm weekly rhythm: Monday unlock for kids lesson + parent tip, optional Monday 5–6pm PT free Social Talk locked to this week’s topic, then celebrate any attempt.
Families told us social practice is hard to keep going — apps feel generic, drills feel cold, and “just talk more” is not a plan. Social Skills Hour gives you a clear weekly skill, scripts, visuals, and a live practice window.
How each week works
Weekly rhythm
Kids open their lesson
Each week has a kid page: what the skill means, a tiny story, tap-to-hear phrases, home activity, online kids mission, and the talk-hour link.
Parents read the chapter
Open this week’s full adult guide: visual scene, steps, phrase bank, AAC tips, scenarios, and checklist.
Optional free hour (Mondays 5–6pm PT)
Join /learning/social-hour for topic-locked Social Talk with GlenMate (phrase chips match the week).
30-week map
Weeks 1–7
First connections — hello, listening, turns, help, manners, introduce, goodbye.
Weeks 8–14
Feelings — labels, “I feel…”, frustration, breaths, empathy, pride, mixed feelings.
Weeks 15–21
Friends & play — ask to play, share, join, compliment, disagree, include, win/lose.
Weeks 22–30
School & community — school talk, directions, space, stop, conflict, teacher, community, new places, recap.
Sample phrases you will see in the series
- Hi.
- I need help.
- I feel calm.
- Can I play?
- Space please.
- Good game.