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 “safe person”? Who are the safe people 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 other people's things.
False: You should always ask if you can use something that doesn't belong to you.
True or False: When I am angry, I should yell at others.
What is FALSE. You need to respect everyone and use your coping skills to feel better.
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: It is okay to ask someone you don't know well for personal information?
False. It's ok to share personal information with people important and close to you.
When I meet someone new, what is the first thing I should do?
I should introduce myself. "Hello, my name is..."
If someone at my house or program has upset me by something they have said or done, who should I talk to about it first?
Staff or counselors. If you are upset go to a trusted staff member to help handle the situation.
Why is it important to try to understand someone else's feelings?
So you can be kind to them and help them if needed.
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 and ask what can you do to help.
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