PEERS terms
What is PEERS group
A social skills group to help teens make and keep friends
What is false
*If on social media, it connects your profile to your message, on text- if it's your first time or it's been a long time, then use your name*
You should video call whenever you're in the mood
What is "NO!" schedule video calls or text first asking if now is an okay time to video call
In the movie Elf, Buddy puts this ingredient on his spaghetti
What is maple syrup
These are the 5 human senses
What are sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing
What is it called when you have things in common with another person, such as similar interests, likes, or hobbies
What is FALSE
Only people who NEED to know (ie. parents/caregivers) should have access to GPS tracking for you
What do you do when the person first answers the phone by saying "Hello" and sounds distracted/ busy
What is "Say hi and say who is calling"
This TV show features characters such as Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash
What is My Little Pony
Arachnophobia is the fear of this
What are spiders
It is a bad idea to do this when you are first getting to know someone because the other person might get uncomfortable
What is called when you post a lot of content in a day online?
What is clogging?
This game show is known for the phrase "Is that your final answer?"
What is Who Wants to Be A Millionaire
This is the biggest planet in our solar system
What is Jupiter
Name four common conversational topics for teens that we discussed today
sports, movie, TV, clothes and fashion, makeup and hair, comic books, art, anime, video games, music, weekend activities, family, parties, cars, celebrities, problems with school, dating, people at school, school gossip...
What is False?
2 message rule reminds us to send no more than 2 messages that go unanswered.
How do you end a call?
Find a pause and then give an excuse/reason and tell them you'll talk later
This character trains Luke Skywalker to fight against the Galactic Empire
Who is Yoda
An octopus has this many hearts
What is 3
Today we talked about 15 rules for having a two-way conversation. Name 5 of these.
1) trade information to find a common interest
2) answer your own questions
3) share the conversation
4) do not get too personal
5) ask open-ended questions
6) ask follow-up questions
7) do not be a conversation hog
8) do not be an interviewer
9) do not be repetitive
10) listen to your friend
11) do not criticize or tease
12) be serious
13) use good volume control
14) have good body boundaries
15) make eye contact
Why shouldn't you post lots of selfies of you alone?
-People will think you're vain
-It clogs the feed
-It is boring for other people
Is it okay to only respond with emojis/ Gifs/ memes?
Yes and it will probably stop the conversation for a while
Who are the main characters in Frozen
Who are Elsa and Anna
This is the human body's biggest organ
What is skin