Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True.
Staying on topic means…
Talking together about the same thing
How can you end a negative/failure circle?
Acknowledge the negative thoughts and transition into positive ones to start a positive cycle.
you want to make spaghetti for dinner. You check the pantry and have noodles, sauce, and seasoning. What else do you need to cook it?
Water (to boil the noodles).
What does self-advocacy mean?
Speaking up for myself to get my needs met
If I have a question and the teacher is not picking on me even though my hand is raised, should I call their name to get their attention?
No. If you're not being picked on it may be so other students have a chance to answer.
Two things that tell another person I am listening are:
Eye contact or facing the person
Asking questions or making comments
Nodding your head
Is it okay to give someone a new name that I think suits them?
No. Unless they tell you otherwise, it is always respectful to refer to someone by their name
What helps you stay organized at home?
Examples:
Putting my clothes away in the closet or dresser.Cleaning up my room.
Putting things where they belong.
You’re having trouble seeing from the back of the room.
How can you advocate for yourself?
Raise your hand and ask to move
Tell your Teacher
If you do not like someone in your class, is it ok to be rude to them?
False, we need to show kindness even if we don't like everyone.
Daily Double
What's a follow up to "Hi. Good to see you."
How are you?
It’s good to see you!
What is a coping skill you can use when becoming angry or frustrated?
Taking deep breaths, going for a walk, counting to 10, putting on a good show, drawing
What are executive functioning skills?
Brain skills - skills that help us get tasks done - strategies that help us participate and complete activities
Your stomach starts really hurting during third period.
How can you advocate for yourself?
Privately tell the teacher what’s wrong
Go to the Nurse to rest or call your parents
Is it okay to give the cold shoulder if I dont like someone?
No, you do not have to be friends with everyone to be cordial.
True or False:
If I want a turn to talk, it’s okay to interrupt the other person.
Nope! False
What does S.T.O.P mean?
Stop, Take a beat, Observe, Proceed
What are three things you need to complete to earn treat from the jar at the end of the week?
Homework done by 9AM everyday
Uniform everyday
Come to school everyday
If you're struggling to keep up in class but the teacher keeps going, should you say something or get it from a peer later?
Politely raise your hand and let teacher know.
How do you politely disagree with someone?
Acknowledge their perspective respectfully, express your opinion in a calm way, you can say you feel differently without saying they are wrong. Agree to disagree.
Monopolizing a conversation means:
Talking and talking and not letting another person take a turn
Only talking about what YOU want
What is one way that you deal with a person who is not saying kind things to you
You can tell them to stop, let them know that what they are saying is mean, you can remind yourself that you do not have to listen or believe what they say
Name two important executive functioning skills
Working memory
Task initiationAttention
Flexibility
Organization
Planning
Perseverance
Why is self-advocacy important?
Learning to speak up for myself so I can get my needs met; protecting myself; it’s an important life skill