Random Wh- Questions
What should we say when we first meet someone?
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Hi, Hello, Nice to meet you
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To calm down, feel better, feel relaxed, to make the right choices
Social skills are__________.
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Skills we use everyday.
Skills we use with others.
Knowing how to behave properly.
Ways to communicate with others.
I want to go to my friend's house next door. I should ask my_________________.
Parents
True or False: It is okay to burp out loud because everyone burps.
False
Why do we say "please" and "thank you"?
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It shows respect, it it polite, it makes others happy, it shows you have good manners
You are feeling frustrated. Name a coping skill you can use.
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You can ask for a break, talk to a friend or adult, write in a journal, or use another coping skill.
True or False: Asking for help is a social skill.
True
A friend asks me to do something that sounds fun, but it may be dangerous. I should________
Calmly tell my friend that what they are asking makes me feel uncomfortable. If they keep asking me, I should walk away. If they are really my friend, they would not ask me to do something dangerous.
False
Why do we need to follow directions?
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To stay safe or to not get into trouble
You get to school and are having a hard time settling down. What coping skill can you use to be ready to work?
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You can take some deep breaths, do a mindfulness activity, or ask for a quick snack and/or drink.
How do we show someone that we are listening to them?
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Your eyes are on the person who is talking.
You are not talking while they are.
You are facing them with your whole body.
My friends are saying hurtful things about someone else. I should__________
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Change the subject and talk about something else.
Tell my friends that it is not nice to say hurtful things about others.
You get food on your face. I should________________.
What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?
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You can listen to them, you can offer support, you can try to cheer them up
Your friend said something to you that hurts your feelings. Name a coping skill you can use.
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In a calm voice you can tell them how what they said hurt your feelings.
There is a new student in your classroom. How can you introduce yourself?
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"Hi, my name is_____. What is yours?"
Say, "No, thank you" and walk away.
Say, "No, thank you," go inside, and tell my parents.
Your nose is running or is stuffy, you should___________________________.
use a Kleenex, then wash your hands or use sanitizer
Why is it important to use whole body listening?
It makes them happy, it shows you are interested in what they are saying, it shows you are listening
You keep trying to solve a hard math problem. You are getting frustrated. What can you do?
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Ask a friend for help
Ask an adult for help
What does it mean to be a good friend?
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Listening when the other person is talking, being kind to others, sharing, taking turns, helping others, including others
I am at the park and I meet someone who is really nice. They ask me to go for a ride with them in their car. I should______________.
Say, "No, thank you" and walk away. If you need to, seek out another adult for help.
Good sportsmanship is_________________________.
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not bragging about winning
congratulating the winner even if you lost
telling the other team good game even if you beat them
True or False: When there is an emergency, such as someone is hurt or there is danger, it is okay to interrupt someone.
True
Someone starts to yell at you. Name a healthy coping skill to deal with this.
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Walk away, calmly ask them to give you some personal space, go talk with someone else
You see some friends having a conversation and want to join in. What is the best/polite way to join in?
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You can wait until there is a pause in the conversation.
You can wait nearby and to be invited in the conversation.
Name two different things to remember when crossing the street to be safe.
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Look both ways, wait for the "Walk" sign if there is one, walk straight across, wait until all cars have completely stopped, use the crosswalk if there is one
You are walking into the store or school and people are coming in right behind you. You should____________.
hold the door for them
What can you do if you feel unsafe?
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You can walk away from the situation
You can tell an adult
You can tell a friend
Name someone you can talk to when you need some help with your emotions or how you are feeling about things.
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What is personal space?
A personal bubble that allows you to move freely and feel comfortable/safe.
You are lost when out in the community. What can you do to keep yourself safe?
Look for an adult that is trustworthy, like a police officer, security guard, a store employee
You just put food in your mouth when someone asks you a question. You should___________.
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cover your mouth and ask them to wait a second
hold up a finger to indicate you would like them to wait a minute