This study investigated the Teaching methods and acquisition of social skills among primary school pupils in IkotEkpene Local Government Area. Quasi-experimental research design was employed for this study. Population of the study was 2,903 primary one pupils in39 public primary schools. 218 pupils was the sample size selected through multistage sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was modified Pupil’s Social Skills Acquisition Rating Scale (PSSARS).The instrument was validity determined by experts. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to determine the internal consistency of Pupil’s Social Skills Acquisition Rating Scale (PSSARS) which yielded coefficient indices of 0.73. Mean analysis and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that drama and play-way methods of teaching enhance acquisition of pupil’s social skills better than the conventional method of teaching. This showed that participatory learning in form of drama, role play, songs etc. stimulates interests and enhances pupil’s motivation to interact which leads to development of their social skills. Pupils understand concepts and have higher retention when they actively participate in the lesson. It was also concluded from the findings of this study, that pupils will develop proper social skills like friendliness skill, communication skill cooperative skill among others that will make socializing in the society and at large while. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommended among others that primary school teachers should adopt drama and play way methods of teaching as effective methods for teaching primary school pupils. Curriculum planners should inculcate drama and play-way methods of teaching in the teaching and learning in primary schools.