Social Smarts
Developing social skills instructional materials
PEP policy guidance
A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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PEP-2026-27-GENERAL-OFFICIAL-VERIFICATION
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Product description
<p>The Social Smarts Matching Card Game is designed to teach children essential problem-solving and decision making skills. With three decks of cards included—Thinker, Thought, and Bonus—this matching game offers a comprehensive approach to improving socialization.</p><p>Ideal for children in grades 2-6, the game is particularly helpful for those who struggle with reading social cues. By responding to examples of positive and negative thoughts presented on the cards, players learn how to interpret social situations accurately and respond appropriately. </p><p>Through engaging gameplay, players will develop a deeper understanding of social interactions and gain confidence in their ability to navigate various social scenarios. The interactive nature of the game makes learning enjoyable, encouraging active participation and fostering meaningful skill development. Whether played individually or in groups, the Social Smarts Matching Card Game provides a supportive environment for children to practice problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.</p><p>Includes 3 card decks.</p><p>For more information please visit: https://nationalautismresources.com/social-smarts/</p>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FES-UA_NationalAutismResources
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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