Social Skills
If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
open ended question
Name a president on US money?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson; Abraham Lincoln; Alexander Hamilton; Andrew Jackson; Ulysses S. Grant; Benjamin Franklin.
Abraham Lincoln on the cent, Thomas Jefferson on the nickel, Franklin Roosevelt on the dime, George Washington on the quarter-dollar and John F. Kennedy on the half-dollar.
List 2 ways you take care of yourself
healthy eating, good sleep schedule, good dental hygiene, exercise, drinking water, showering/bathing, getting in the sun
True or False: Do insects sleep at night.
True
Name the slogan "I'm lovin it"
McDonalds
What is a compliment you can give to a stranger or a classmate you don't talk to?
I like your shirt.
Thank you for sitting next to me.
You were great at solving the problem in class.
etc...
True or false: The cell is the smallest unit of life.
True
Name a coping strategy you can use when you are stressed?
Some examples include deep breathing, squeezing a stress ball, journaling, listening to calming music, talking with someone supportive, taking a walk/spending time outside, etc.
Name a famous football player.
Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill, Russell Wilson, Rob Gronkowski
If you got $1000 to go on a 5 minute shopping spree anywhere, where would it be?
open ended question
If someone is looking at you, you should immediately walk up to them and say "why you looking at me?"
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
NO, NEVER. That is inappropriate behavior. Ask staff for advice before making an assumption.
November
What are the clues when you should use a healthy coping skill?
When you start to feel like you are losing control of your behavior or your emotions
In Finding Nemo, Dory suffers from what?
Short term memory loss
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
Tomatoes are fruits because they form from a flower and contain seeds.
True or False: If I need someone's attention I just walk up to them or walk into the door without knocking.
False: you should always knock before entering a room that is not yours and say excuse me.
Name the 7 continents
North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
Name 4 healthy mindfulness skills you can use
- Read a Book, Writing/Drawing/Painting/gardening, Listening to Music, Spending Time with Friends/Family, Go for a Walk, Deep Breathing, Meditation, talking to someone you trust, petting a pet, giving yourself positive affirmations
Who is Shrek's best friend?
Donkey
Name an animal that is slow and slimy
Snail and slug
If a stranger online askes you for money or a gift, what should you do?
You either tell them "no" and/or block them from contacting you. You don't know this person and it's not ok to send things to strangers.
What is 5x5 + 5
30
What happens when we do not use our coping strategies?
We express our emotions negatively, have outbursts/tantrums, do not process feelings or thoughts in a healthy way
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is the largest animal in the world currently?
Great blue whale