Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True.
I started cooking something on the stove. It is okay to leave the kitchen while it cooks? Explain your answer.
What is NO, it is not okay. A fire could start if the stove is unattended in the kitchen.
Name a few activities you can do alone
Play cards, watch TV, work on a hobby, video games, make phone calls, listen to music, exercise, clean
TRUE or FALSE It is okay to drink soda with every meal.
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?
Who are people who make you feel safe, are good listeners and are helpful when someone is facing a challenge.
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.
If someone has something you want to use should you go up and take it?
What is No. You should ask if you can play or use it when they are finished.
What makes someone a friend?
Someone that you like spending time with and likes spending time with you. You usually have something in common or like/dislike the same things.
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Broccoli, Celery, Carrots,
True or false: When playing cards or a board game, it is alright to scream and yell when you lose.
False. It's okay to feel angry inside but not ok to scream. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner. Remember it is just a game.
True or False: It's OK to take stuff from the store without Paying
False: You should always have money to purchase items. Stealing from the store is stealing.
True or False: When I finish my work at school I can make all the noise I want.
What is FALSE. You need to respect everyone and wait quietly or call for your teacher.
True or false: If you don't like someone, tell them you hate them.
False. It is never acceptable to tell someone you hate them. It is always important to respect others.
Why is it important to wear deodorant and shower?
So that we don't smell bad/offensive.
True or false: Is it okay to not speak when someone speaking to you.
False. It's always proper to speak to someone when they're speaking to you. It can come across rude when you ignore someone.
When I want to talk to someone, what's the first thing I should do?
I should say something to get their attention and wait for them to look at me.
If someone at Gateway has upset me by something they have said or done, who should I talk to about it first?
Staff or your group leader. If you are upset go to a trusted adult to help handle the situation.
What is it called when you try to understand someone else's feelings?
What is empathy.
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.
True or false: If person you don't know well asks for personal information, its okay to give it to them?
False. It is important to keep private information private, especially if you don't know the person.
Is it important to get someone's eye contact before talking to them?
Yes
What are the steps to correctly wash your clothes.
1.) Load clothes
2.) Add detergent
3.) Select setting
4.) Close lid
5.) Push start
If someone is upset what should you do?
What is tell them you are sorry they are sad, what can you do to help, and tell an adult.
Is it important to exercise? What benefits does exercise provide?
Yes. Good Health, happiness, assists with good sleep, helps with mood.
What are 2 reasons that you shouldn't sneeze and cough on others?
It can spread germs, its not nice and other people probably won't like it, it may mean that you're in their personal space and should back up