What to do?
True or False: If you really need something, it's okay to walk into a room without knocking on the door.
False: You should always knock before walking into a room that isn't yours.
True or False: When playing a game with others, it is okay to be angry when you lose.
False: It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
True or False: When angry it is okay to throw things.
False: When upset throwing things is not acceptable. Someone could be hurt or something could be broken.
Show the group how to properly greet a friend.
Smile. Say Hello.
Ask one person in the group what their favorite game to play is.
What did they say?
True or False: When someone does not respond quickly to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer.
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
True or False: When playing a game with others, cheating is acceptable.
False: When playing a game with others, you should follow the rules.
True or False: Being angry sometimes is okay.
Show how you would greet someone you just met.
Smile, make good eye contact, shake their hand, say nice to meet you.
Ask a person in the group what their favorite season is.
What season did they choose? Did you ask why?
True or False: If the teacher is talking and you need something, you should raise your hand and patiently wait for her to call on you.
True: Wait patiently for the teacher to call on you.
True or False: Tipping over the game board is okay as long as you are losing.
False: If you are losing you should be a good sport.
True or False: Squeezing is a stress ball is a good thing to do when you are angry.
True: Squeezing a ball can help when you feel angry.
Show how you would introduce yourself to someone new.
Smile, say my name is..., nice to meet you.
Ask a person in the group what they like to do on the weekend.
What did they say? What is something you could ask about that?
True or False: When someone walks into the room you should acknowledge them by saying "hello".
True: You can say hello, good morning, how are you?
True or False: Quitting playing a game when losing is an example of being a good sport.
False: A good sport continues playing the game even when they are losing.
Name one thing that makes you feel angry.
Good answer!
Show how you would properly get the teachers attention.
Raise your hand, say excuse me, wait for the teacher to acknowledge
Ask a person in the group when their birthday is.
What did the say? Did you ask how old they are?
True or False: When someone has something you want, you should grab it out of their hand and take it.
False: If someone has something you want, you should politely say "may I borrow that" or "may I look at that"
How do you congratulate the winner of a game?
Name one thing that helps you calm down.
Good answer!
Show the group how to be a good sport.
Ask a person in the group if they have any brothers or sisters.
What did the say? If they do, are they older or younger?