The Next Step Is...
What Skill to Use?
The Steps
The Final Step Is...
Name that Skill
100

FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Look the Person 2. Say "okay" 3. ???? 4. Check back 

Do what you've been asked to do right away

100

Your teacher is giving direction and you do not know how to do the second part of her directions.  The correct Boys Towns Skill to use is ___.

Getting the Teacher's Attention

100

Name one step from Introducing Yourself

Look at the person. Smile

Use a pleasant voice

Offer a greeting. Say, "Hi, my name is ..."

When you leave, say, "I was nice to meet you."

100

Accepting 'No' for an answer

If you disagree, ask later

100

1. Look at the person 2. say 'okay' 3. Do what you've been asked to do right away 4. Check back

Following Instructions

200

ACCEPTING FEEDBACK/CONSEQUENCES 1. Look at the person 2. ??? 3. Don't argue

Say, "okay"

200

You are at a party and your friend asks you if you want a beer. What Skill would you use?

Resisting Peer Pressure

200

Name two step from Making a Request

Look at the person

Use a clear and pleasant voice 

Explain exactly what you are asking for, say "please"

If the answer is yes, say, "thank you" 

If not, remember to "TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER"

200

Getting the Teacher's Attention

Ask your question

200

1. Look at the person 2. Use a pleasant voice 3. Ask questions 4. Don't interrupt

Talking With Others

300

ACCEPTING 'NO' 1. Look at the person. 2. Say 'Okay' 3. ???  4. If you don't agree, ask later.

Stay Calm

300

Your Aunt says she likes your new haircut. What skill do you use?

Accepting Compliments

300

Name three steps from Resisting Peer Pressure

Look at the person. Use a pleasant voice 

Say clearly that you do not want to participate 

Suggest something else to do

If necessary, continue to say NO. 

Leave the situation

300

Disagreeing Appropriately

Tell why you feel differently

300

1. Look at the person, Smile 3. Use a pleasant voice 4. Offer a greeting. Say "Hi, my name is..." 5. When you leave, say, "It was nice to meet you."

Introducing Yourself

400

GREETING OTHERS 1. Look at the person 2. ???  3. Say "Hi" or "Hello" 

Use a pleasant voice

400

You see your teacher struggling to hold multiple books, she looks like she needs help. What skill would you use?

Volunteering

400

Name all the steps for Giving Compliments

Look at the person, 

Smile, 

Speak clearly and with feeling (enthusiasm), 

Tell the person what you like

400

Accepting Compliments

Don't look away, mumble or deny the compliment

400

1. Look at the person. 2. Say 'Okay' 3. Stay calm 4. If you don't agree, ask later

Accepting 'No' for an Answer

500

DISAGREEING APPROPRIATELY 1. Look at the person 2. Use a pleasant voice 3.Say "I understand how you feel" 4.???  

Tell why you feel differently

500

Name 2 skills that Jill should use here: Jill asked her mom if she could go to her friend's house. Her mom told her she needed to walk the dog and clean her room first. Jill got mad and slammed the door, but she still did what she was supposed to do.  Because she slammed the door, her mom said she had to wait another hour to go to her friend's house.

Following Directions, Accepting No for an Answer

500

Name all the steps for Reporting Other Youth's Behavior

Look at the person, 

Use a calm voice. Ask to talk in private,

Describe the inappropriate behavior you want to report,

Explain why you are making the report,

Answer any questions the adult has,

Thank the adult for listening


500

What are the last steps for both Reporting other youth's behavior and Volunteering

Thank the adult for listening, Check back when you are finished

500

1. Look at the person 2. Use a serious, sincere voice 3. Say "I am sorry for..." or "I want to apologize for..." 4. Don't make excuses 5. Explain how you plan to do better in the future 6. Say, "thanks for listening"

Making an Apology

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