Routines
True or False: Ehall passes are pointless and I don't need to use them.
False! Very important for knowing where people are.
True or False: A papercut is a BIG problem.
False! I can solve that problem by myself by asking for a bandaid. That means this is a small problem.
True or False: There are many ways to calm down when feeling upset.
True! There is not a "one-size-fits-all" strategy that always works.
This is the very first step to making a new friend.
Greeting/say hello/introduce yourself
A classmate drops their pencil near your desk. The best thing to do is…
Pick it up, hand it back to them OR let them know it dropped/where it went
True or False: Ms. Clancy's schedule is the same as last year.
FALSE! Ms. Clancy is in the building every other day.
What is it called when you have a problem with a friend and you solve it by "meeting them in the middle" ?
Compromise
How do you calm down when you're upset?
Various answers
When a friend shares something exciting, you can show you care by doing this.
Listening, celebrating with them, asking follow up questions related to the exciting thing
You want to play a game, but the group is already full. What’s a respectful choice?
Wait your turn, ask to join later
What is the procedure for using the bathroom?
1. Ask teacher 2. EHallPass 3. Go 4. End pass
How do you know when something is a big problem?
Someone is injured, there is an emergency, etc
Name 3 different coping skills.
1. Breathing strategies 2. Walking 3. Journaling
If a friend is feeling sad, this is one kind thing you can do to show support.
Ask if they're okay, ask what they need, respect their boundaries, spend time with them
You notice someone sitting alone at lunch. A kind choice is to…
Ask them to join you
What do you need to do if you need to see Ms. Clancy OUTSIDE of your scheduled session?
1. Check with teacher. 2. Scan QR code & fill out form
Other than compromising, give me 2 other ways to solve problems.
1. Ask for help 2. Take a break 3. Apologize/forgive 4. Ignore/ don't engage 5. Switch activities
This strategy uses your five senses (see, hear, touch, taste, smell) to bring you back into the moment and calm strong feelings.
Grounding
Good friends don’t just talk — they also do this when others are speaking.
ACTIVE listening
Two friends both want to be the leader in a group project. What’s a fair way to solve it?
Take turns, compromise, vote
What is the procedure for coming to social skills?
1. Check in at regular class 2. Go directly to 220 3. Go back to regular class
How would you solve this problem: You and a friend want the same seat at lunch--there is only one seat left at the table.
Many answers
When you feel overwhelmed, you can change the way you think about the situation — looking for positives or re-framing the problem. This skill is called…
What is positive self-talk (or reframing)?
Sometimes friends make mistakes. This important skill can help keep the friendship strong.
Accepting an apology/forgiving
A classmate teases you to get a reaction. Instead of arguing, a smart social strategy could be…
Ignoring, staying calm, walking away