Social Skills
True or False: It is okay to get in someone's personal space.
False. Getting into someone's space may make them feel uncomfortable.
What is the magic word when you want something?
Please
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.
Excuse me!
TRUE or FALSE
"Piece of cake" means that it is very difficult.
FALSE. "Piece of cake" means it is very easy.
It is okay to leave the school during the day without permission.
No. This is not safe, your teacher or parent will not know where you are.
What is Mrs. Denero's favorite color?
PURPLE!!!
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
What should you do when you walk through door and someone is behind you?
Hold the door for them
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.
Wash my hands with soap and water
What does it mean if your parents say "over my dead body?"
That you are definitely NOT going to do it.
True or False. When playing cards or a board game, it is perfectly alright to be angry when you lose.
False. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
Yes, it is!! Along with dogs, snakes and alligators.
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
True or False: At School, after I go to the bathroom, it is okay to walk around the halls before I go back to class.
False. This is unsafe, as your teacher may not know where you are.
How often should I brush my teeth?
2-3 times a day.
TRUE or FALSE:
If you "open a can of worms", it means you are causing more problems.
TRUE
You don't like the video game that your friend suggested. What should you do?
Compromise
What is Park Vista's school mascot?
A COBRA!!
True or False: We are having a discussion about Thanksgiving in group, but I am thinking about Roblox, I should start a discussion about Roblox.
False. That is an off topic discussion.
If I need someone's attention, I walk up to them and say...
-Excuse Me
-Hello
-Answer Varies
I have to cough and I am not wearing a mask, where should I cough into?
My elbow or a napkin/tissue
The student did not want to play the game correctly and was a "party pooper". What does that mean?
A "party pooper" is someone who ruins all the fun.
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
No. That is never an OK response
What is Mrs. Denero's favorite kind of music to play in class?
Calming, relaxing, peaceful music.
You call a friend, but they don't answer the first time. What can you do?
- Leave a Message and wait for them to call you back.
- Send a text
-Answer Varies.
-Take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
My friend has food on their teeth. I should just ignore it and let them go on with their day.
Depends - You want to be polite and a gentler reminder might suffice!
TRUE or FALSE:
Does "tie the knot" mean to tie up your boat to the dock?
FALSE - "tie the knot" means to get married.
If a stranger asks you to come to their car, do you go with them?
No, this is not safe.
TRUE or FALSE:
Mrs. Denero used to teach Kindergarten.
TRUE! For 10 very long years!!!