Understanding Nonverbal Behavior
Hand gestures, body posture, facial expressions are examples of:
nonverbal communication
On-topic or Off-topic: John asked Pete “What is your favorite sport?” Pete replied, “I am tired”. Is Pete’s response on-topic or topic?
off-topic
Something you can say if it's time to clean up but you are not yet ready
ask for more time
What are nonverbal ways to greet a friend?
hug, fist bump, wave, handshake
Expected or Unexpected Behavior: Tom participated in a “Red Light, Green Light” game. When the group leader called for green, Tom stopped. Is Tom’s behavior expected or unexpected?
unexpected behavior
Something you can do if you and your friend disagree on what game to play
take turns
True or False: Using verbal language is the only means of communicating our preferences and needs with other people.
false
On-topic or off-topic: A group of friends were talking about places to visit and activities they like to do in the summer. Rio says, “We are going to the beach”. Is Rio’s response on-topic or off-topic?
on-topic
Looking at a situation in a different way, finding solutions, being open to other people's perspectives are characteristics of:
flexible thinking
You saw Ryan grinning from ear to ear while talking to Mike. Using perspective-taking, how do you think Ryan feels?
happy
Expected or Unexpected Behavior: The teacher reads the math problem and asks the class who would like to answer it. Ari raises his hand. Is Ari’s behavior (i.e., hand raising) expected or unexpected behavior?
expected behavior
Give three problem solving strategies:
Get an adult, take turns, and use our word, or other variations
Seeing a situation from someone else’s point of view or understanding that people have different thoughts, feelings, and ideas than you do is called:
perspective taking
On-topic or Off-topic: Jack and Ron were talking about a newly-released video game. Ron asked Jack what did he think about it? Jack replied, “We are going to watch soccer this weekend.” Is Jack’s response on-topic or off-topic?
off-topic
Kat wants to build one big marble run tower, but Kirsten wants to build a city of small towers. Lea said, “That’s cool!”, we can build a big marble run around the small towers. Kirsten said, “We can try, and if it does not work, we can take turns building our preferred structures”. Lea exclaimed, “Good idea!”. Kat and Kirsten demonstrate what kind of skills?
problem solving skills