Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True. Greeting someone makes them feel cared for and is a polite thing to do.
True or false: Fingernails grow faster than toenails.
True
If you could create your own holiday, what would it be and how would you celebrate?
Answers vary.
What makes someone a friend?
Someone that you like spending time with and likes spending time with you. You usually have something in common or like/dislike the same things
True or False: Every Fruit Loop tastes the same.
True. Every Fruit Loop tastes the same - color doesn't matter.
True or False: It is OK to open someone else's mail if it looks interesting.
FALSE.
If someone has something you want to use you should take it?
No. You should ask if you can play or use it when they are finished.
List 3 ways to be a good friend?
Listen to your friend, show interest in their interests, share your toys, do nice things for them, care about their feelings.
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Broccoli, Celery, Carrots, Cucumber.
True or false: When playing cards or a board game, it is alright to scream and yell when you lose.
False. It's okay to feel angry inside, but not okay to scream. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
True or False: It is OK to borrow other people's things as long as you put it back before they find out.
False: You should always ask first if you can use something that doesn't belong to you.
True or False: When I finish my project at program I can make all the noise I want while I wait for others to finish.
What is FALSE. You need to respect everyone and wait quietly or let staff know you need something else to do.
True or false: If you don't like someone, tell them you hate them.
False. It is not necessary to tell someone you don't like them, and it is not okay to tell someone you hate them.
Why is it important to take a bath or a shower?
So that our bodies are clean, healthy and don't smell bad/offensive to ourselves and others around us.
True or false: It is okay to ask someone you don't know well for personal information?
False. It's only ok to share personal information with people important and close to you.
When I talk about something with my friends, it's okay to keep talking about it, even if they are not responding.
You can say up to 3 things about a subject and if your friend doesn't respond, you need to change the subject or ask what they want to talk about.
If someone at school has upset me by something they have said or done, what should I do?
If you are comfortable, you can tell the person what bothers you or you can talk about it with your teacher.
True or False: The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.
True
True or False: Brushing your teeth once a day should be fine.
False. It's best to brush at least 2x - once in the morning and at night before bed.
another time in the middle of the day is good too!
True or false: If a police officer asks me for my address or my parents' names, it is okay to tell them.
True. Police officers are usually considered "safe" adults
Is it okay to burp out loud around other people?
No. It is not polite. If you do need to burp, cover your mouth and say, "Excuse me".
If you are having a bad day or are upset, what are three things you can do to help yourself?
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If someone is upset what should you do?
You can tell them you are sorry they are sad, you can ask what can you do to help, and/or you can tell an adult.
If you could fix one thing about your body or health what would it be?
Answers vary.
What are 2 things you can do when you have a cold to prevent others from getting it?
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
Wash your hands frequently.