Life Skills
What is something you should do every morning before you leave your house?
Brush teeth, have all your things, brush hair, have clean clothes, etc.
What is a job interview?
When you meet with an employer so they can talk to you and see if you would be a good fit for the job opening and vice versa.
You should do this, before crossing the road.
Stop, look both ways, use cross walk signs, look both ways again
What are some things a waiter/waitress might do?
Take orders, make change, carry food, etc.
What does "saving money" mean, and why is it important?
To buy things you need or want, to have extra support in case of emergencies, etc.
What can you use to make a to-do list?
blank paper, notebook, agenda, calendar, flashcards, post it
Give me an example of what you would wear to a job interview.
Nice and clean clothes, only closed toed shoes, no sandals, no hats, no shorts, no sweatshirts, no sunglasses
Name 5 healthy foods I can find in the grocery store.
any kind of veggies, fruits, healthy grains, protein
Tell me 3 skills you may need to become a construction worker.
Strong, Independent, Know tools, Safety etc.
How do you know when to prioritize a task over another task?
The task can:
have a due date/time limit
be a request or instruction from a parent, teacher, or boss
have an important meaning (a sibling asks to play with you vs. you playing a game by yourself first)
What are ways you can figure out how to get somewhere and/or how long it will take to get there?
Memory (being observant to landmarks/parks, street names, trees, cars, homes, or other buildings), Apple Maps, Google Maps, GPS, Compass
If an interviewer asks you, "What is a strength of yours?" in a job interview, what would you say?
a strength that relates to the job (good listener, follows a to-do list, takes care of responsibilities at home/personal life, people person and are friendly)
Who is the current President of the United States and where do they live?
Donald Trump; lives at the White House in Washington DC
What are 3 different jobs people may have at the grocery store?
Stocker, bagger, cashier, manager, etc.
You are on a trip with your parent/guardian, and you get lost. What are 3 things you could do to find your parent/guardian?
Call them on your phone (remember their phone number or keep it in a wallet if you don't have a phone!)
Find a trusted person to ask for help
Retrace your steps
A stranger in the store offers to give you a ride home. What should you say?
No - it is unsafe.
What is the form that you should bring to interviews that shows all your job experience, education etc.?
Resume (sometimes a cover letter and references)
Name one place or person you can get help from that is not at home or a family member?
Coach, house staff/babysitter, therapist, trusted friend/peer, teacher, social worker, Rabbi, crosswalk guard, Hospital, Police Station
What types of jobs work with money?
Bank, cashier, etc.
Name 3 responsibilities/chores we do at home as a part of being a family.
Dishes, laundry, cooking, dusting, gardening, mopping or using a broom
Somebody you know from school or an outside activity sees you and goes to give you a hug. You don't like hugs. Do you have to give them one?
Nope! Your body, your rules.
If someone offers you a job without sharing information about what you will do or how much money you will make, will you accept it because its still a job?
NO! It is very important to have all of that information before accepting.
Name the necessary components to knowing your home address.
address number, street name, zipcode, town/city, state
Name 4 occupations where you would need to wear a uniform.
police officer, fireman, waitress, fast food worker, military, etc.
You have a headache, and you know medicine helps you feel better. You find medicine, but you aren't sure what type it is. Should you take it?
No - unless somebody you trust has told you it is okay to take, it can be very dangerous.