Social skills
True or False: If I really need something, it's okay to walk in to the room without knocking on the door.
False. It is important to knock on the door before entering a room that is not yours.
You burp loudly in the middle of class. What should you do?
Say 'excuse me'.
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty, you should?
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
You don't like being told 'no". So will you argue until you get your way? Is this the best choice?
No, you want to respect the other person's wishes or rules and move forward.
Name two people in the group who you know like chocolate icecream.
Various Answers
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should ask them over and over until they answer.
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 you are not feeling well, it is best to cough and sneeze to get it out no matter where you cough/sneeze or who is around?
False - you should cover your mouth (washing or sanitizing your hands after) or cough/sneeze into your elbow bend of your arm.
How many times a day is it recommended that you brush your teeth?
1-2 times a day
Your friend asks you to do something you think may be dangerous. What should you do?
Calmly explain to them that you are not comfortable and why you believe it could be dangerous. If they still won't listen, then you should speak with a trusted adult.
Name two happy emotions/feelings and two sad emotions/feelings
Various:
e.g. Happy, angry, sad, worried, confident, loved, scared, proud
True or False: It is okay to get in someone's personal space?
False. Getting into someone's space may make them feel uncomfortable
What should you do when you walk through the door and someone is behind you?
Hold the door for them.
True or False: Your friend has food in their teeth. You should just ignore it and let them go on with their day.
False. This is something that can easily be fixed if they are aware of it. They may feel embarrassed to hear this but telling them in a polite way helps them and do not yell it out in front of everyone.
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out- What are you looking at?
No. That is never an OK response.
Tell me one thing you know about the person to your left
Answer varies
It is ok to look into someone's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings especially when they aren't looking.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated? Name two things?
Take a break, removing yourself from the situation, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
True or False: It is okay to drink soda with every meal, as long as you don't eat as much that day.
False. A large soda intake has a lot of sugar and can make you unwell, even when reducing how much you eat. You should limit your soda intake and drink more water.
You've been losing every game of Uno today. You're starting to get really upset about losing all the time. How can you still be a good sport, even though you lost?
Various:
Positive interactions, such as saying "good game", keeping a positive attitude, calmly trying a different strategy, politely walk away or change games.
Name three ways to show kindness.
Various:
e.g. being respectful, showing care, helping other, saying kind words.
How do you greet a friend or family member whenever you walk into a room?
Various:
1) Hello
2) Good morning
3) How are you?
You are trying to get an adults attention, what is an inappropriate way of doing this and an appropriate way of doing this.
Various:
1) yelling at them, physically hitting or pulling them or breaking things.
2) Saying 'excuse me', waiting patiently or calmly asking.
I can smell my body odor. What can I do to prevent this?
Take a shower using soap
Apply body spray or deodorant
You're playing games with a friend and don't like the game your friend has suggested. What is an inappropriate response and an appropriate response?
Various:
1) Argue and fight about which game to play, call your friend names for liking different games or be destructive of the game they like.
2) Politely say you do not like that game and ask if there are other games they would like to play.
Name two distractions that might prevent you from getting enough sleep.
Various:
television, phone, video games, toys, playing or snacking.