Social Skills
True or False: If I need something, it's okay to tell staff to go get it. Explain your answer.
False. You should always use kind manners, saying please and thank you.
I started cooking something on the stove. It is okay to leave the kitchen to play video games while it cooks. Explain your answer.
How often should you brush your teeth?
You should brush your teeth at least two times a day in the morning and at night. Ideally you should brush them after each meal.
TRUE or FALSE It is okay to drink soda with every meal, as long as I don't eat as much that day.
FALSE. You should limit your soda intake and drink more water.
What qualities do you think make someone a “trusted adult”? Who are the trusted adults in your life?
Trusted adults make children feel safe, are good listeners and are helpful when the child is facing a challenge. It’s normal that this group of trusted adults may change as children mature and age.
Name 3 activities you can do alone.
Play cards, watch TV, work on a hobby, video games, make phone calls to/spend time with friends/family, exercise, clean, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking. Explain your answer.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
If my parent or guardian cooks dinner for me and asks me to do the dishes, is it a big deal or little deal? How can I respond?
LITTLE DEAL
Sure! No Problem! Thank you for dinner.
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____. For how long?
Wash my hands with soap and water.
For 20 seconds.
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
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. Remember it is just a game.
You enter the classroom and see your teacher sitting at their desk, you should?
Go sit at your seat. It is not okay to approach the teacher's desk without raising your hand.
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer. Act it out with a partner.
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: When I finish my work at school I should ask staff "what should I do next?" Explain your answer.
True. Your teachers work hard to plan lessons for you. It is important to always show respect and ask before you start free time.
How many times a week should we shower?
You should shower 7 times a week. Once a day.
If your peers can smell your body order should you do anything about it? Explain.
Yes. You should put on deodorant, take a shower, use body wash, etc.
True/False: It is okay to stand in the doorway in my classroom and yell into the hallway to get another person's attention. Explain.
False. You need to ask the teacher in the classroom if it is okay to talk to a teacher or staff member in the hallway. You should be in your seat and not standing in the doorway.
Is it important, to clean up after yourself and push your chair in before transitioning classes?
Yes, it is not the responsibility of someone else to clean up after you.
When my teacher or a staff member is talking to another student or staff member? What should I do?
Wait until they are finished talking. Do not stand and watch the conversation. Give your peer privacy. Do not interrupt them. Raise your hand and wait patiently.
If my teacher has upset me by something they have said or done, who should I talk to about it first?
If you are upset by a staff member and do not know what to say you should ask to speak to Ms. Barnes. If you feel confident enough to talk about it without Ms. Barnes you should ask your teacher if they are able to talk with you at some point during the school day. You should explain your feelings using "I" statements.
Is it necessary to floss?
Yes, the ADA recommends brushing twice a day and cleaning between teeth with floss (or another interdental cleaner) once a day.
True or False: It is healthy to not eat all day and just have one big meal before bed.
False. You should have 3 balanced meals a day. Your body is more sensitive in the morning on purpose. “That’s to help fuel our bodies, get us moving and get us through the day,” explains registered dietitian Alexis Supan, RD. “But our insulin resistance kicks up at night.” The result is that those extra calories coming from your late-night meal or snack are stored as fat while you sleep instead of being burned throughout the day.
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
NO, NEVER. That is inappropriate behavior. Ask staff for advice before making an assumption.
Who can you reach out to when you are feeling frustrated?
Varies
A peer is upsetting you with their actions, what should you do? Act it out with a partner.
Calmly let them know they are bothering you with their words or actions, walk away from them and advise staff if needed.
1.) Load clothes
2.) Add detergent
3.) Select setting
4.) Close lid
5.) Push start
What age does puberty start for boys and for girls?
Girls: 9-13 years old
Boys: 10-15 years old
Is it important to exercise? What benefits does exercise provide?
Yes. Good Health, happiness, assists with good sleep, helps with mood.
Are the discipline policies fair, well known in the school at in the homes of students, and applied with consistency and firmness?
Be honest and open with your answer.
What are four ways to show kindness?
being respectful
showing I care
helping others
complimenting others