Social Skill or Not
How would you feel if...
How would others react?
Expressing emotions properly
Whole Body Listening
100

Someone is jumping rope alone? 

Not a social skill! 

100

someone told you that you needed to go sit somewhere else.

furious, embarrassed, nervous, shy, angry, sad, upset, disappointed, shocked

100

if they saw someone eating food after just picking his/her nose?

They'd be grossed out. They wouldn't want to eat near that person. They would avoid that person.

100

What would be the proper way to express your emotions in the following situation? Your parents ask you to go and check the mail, but you don't want to.

You would say "okay" even though you might be frustrated or annoyed with this chore.

100

This part of your body is down low. You often

move it to a beat. You need to keep them quiet

during whole body listening. I am talking

about your ______



Feet!

200

You are playing video games offline by yourself?

Not A Social Skill!

200
your parents asked you to clean your room and it was messy.
fine, frustrated, overwhelmed, upset, sad, bothered
200

if someone came to school with dirty hair, stinky breath, and smelled because they didn't take a bath?

They would avoid that person. They might say something to that person about their hygeine. They wouldn't want to sit near that person or talk with that person.

200
What would be the proper way to express your emotions in the following situation? Your teacher says that because it's a TAKS week you're not allowed to listen to music.
You would say, "okay" and think about just listening to music later, even though you might feel frustrated or disappointed.
200
You often use this part of my body when you need to think or explain. It’s important to use it during whole body listening. I am talking about your _________

Brain!

300

A friend is talking about their upcoming soccer game and you share that you used to play soccer for your school.

Social skill? Why?

Yes! It is a connected comment!!

300
you got permission to go to a cool place with your friend and your parents grounded you for not following directions?
upset, okay, disappointed, understanding, angry, sad
300

if someone was talking out loud to him/herself during class?

They would give that person weird looks. They would think that the person was strange. They wouldn't probably want to socialize with that person.

300
What would be the proper way to express your emotions in the following situation? You were going to a dance at school with your friends if your room was clean, but your parents said you had to stay home because it was dirty.
You'd accept the consequence since you didn't do what you were supposed to. You'd realize that it was fair because they told you what you had to do before you could go. You'd feel upset and angry, but you'd clean your room as you were told.
300
This part of your body gets wide when you are surprised. You use them to focus on a person talking. They are your _______

Eyes!

400

Name 2 reasons social skills are important

1. Building blocks of good character.

2. Skills we use to get along around other people.

400
you saw someone pick his/her scab off their knee and then touched you on your hand?
angry, upset, bothered, shocked, grossed out
400

if someone had an appointment with someone and their time was up but they kept talking and talking.

They would be annoyed with the person talking. They wouldn't want to talk to that person anymore. They would avoid that person.

400
What would be the proper way to express your emotions in the following situation? Someone makes fun of your favorite musician.
You'd ignore them. You'd tell them to stop. You'd walk away from them. You'd think positive thoughts because you know they were just trying to make you mad.
400
You need to keep this part of your body calm and not practice any Karate. It should always face the person who is talking. I am talking about your ______

Body!

500

List 3 Places Social Skills Can Be Used?

1. School

2. Home

3. Online

500
you bought brand new furniture for your house and someone came over and spilled drink on it?
frustrated, angry, upset, disappointed, bothered
500

if a teenager was seen screaming and crying (temper tantrum) when her parents said no.

They would give her weird looks. They would avoid her because they'd think she was scary. They'd think she was acting like a baby.

500
What would be the proper way to express your emotions in the following situation? You were not allowed to play any video games before your homework was finished.
You'd feel annoyed maybe, but you'd do your homework so you could play your video game. You'd feel upset, but you would remain calm and get your work done.
500
Keeping these still shows that a person understands. It’s NOT okay to clap, tap or drum on tables. I am talking about listening with your _____

Hands!

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