1. Jessie Frank and Hannah Gaworski
Shyness Lesson Plan
Jessie Frank and Hannah Gaworski

2. What does it mean to be shy?
Shyness is the tendency to feel awkward, worried or tense during social encounters, especially with unfamiliar people.

3. Which child do you think is shy?

4. Stereotypes of Shy Students
Talk about and list stereotypes of shy students, such as:
working alone
quiet
no friends
reads a lot

5. Simulation

6. Simulation Debrief
Do you feel that any of your group members were left out? Why/Why not?
Did you try to include all of your group members? Why/Why not?

7. Hear from “Silent and Shy” Child
Expect students to say things along the lines of:
“It was difficult not having a say.”
“I felt sad because no one tried to include me.”
“I wanted to talk and help, but I couldn’t.”

8. Final Discussion How will you act differently in the future?
Try to include other students who don’t talk much.
Don’t dominate class discussions, give other students a chance without intimidating them.
Be aware of shyness present in your peers.