Social Skills
Name one coping skill you can use when you are angry...
Taking a break/requesting a break/go on a walk/deep breathing/exercise/ thinking of consequences/visualization.
________ or _________ into the inside of your elbow so you don't spread your germs.
sneeze or cough
Kids will want to be friends with me if I hit, kick, or play games unfairly, lie, or cheat. True or False
false
If someone in my class includes me in a game at recess, it would make me feel
Happy
It is okay to curse at school.
True or False?
False
What do you say when someone shares something with you
Thankyou!
A good friend shares their items and includes everyone in a game, even if it is hard to figure out how
True or false?
True
If someone in my class says something mean and hurts my feelings, it would make me feel....
sad, angry
When someone serves you food and you don't like it, you should...
say "no, thank you"
Rachel say's it is time to put way your laptop and Pokemon cards but you do not think this is fair. What should you do?
Put them away as quickly as possible. If you are upset or need to understand why, raise your hand quietly.
Another student in your class is making an annoying sound (screeching and tapping their pencil). What do you do?
Ignore them. Ask politely for them to stop. Ask for a break if you find yourself becoming very upset. Yelling at them is not okay.
If my friend looks upset or is crying, what can I do?
talk to them, cheer them up, include them, listen to the reason they are feeling upset, do something else with them
If I go into the hallway for a break and I see another student is very upset (yelling and throwing things), what should I do?
Go back into your classroom. Find a staff person or teacher. Follow teacher directions etc. - DO NOT INTERFERE
If someone is talking to someone else but you need to tell that person something, you should...
be patient OR not interrupt OR wait your turn
When I'm playing with a toy and another friend wants to play with it, a good way to show I'm being a friend is to
share the toy by taking turns or come up with a way we can play with it together
Name 3 physical signs of anger.
What is sweating, red in the face, clenched fists, feeling hot, body shaking, heavy breathing. Throwing things.
If I need the teachers attention, I do what....
Sit quietly and patiently while raising my hand.
Why does taking deep breaths help you when you are having strong emotions?
Deep breathing is a practice that enables more air to flow into your body and can help calm your nerves, reducing stress and anxiety. When we breathe fast, it increases anxiety.
What makes a good friend?
Be nice/caring/thoughful/ sharing. etc
It is important to understand that our actions can affect other people. One way to stop a SMALL or MEDIUM problem before it turns into a BIG problem
walk away, ignore the person, talk it out,