Social Skills
True or False: If I need something, it's okay to demand someone to go get it.
False. You should always use kind manners, saying please and thank you. You should ask for help like this: can you please help me to get a drink out of the fridge?
Should we put cheese in the pantry or the refrigerator?
The refrigerator
True/False?
You should brush your teeth every other day whether they need it or not.
False, you should brush your teeth at least two times a day in the morning and at night.
The teacher is giving directions, but your friend sitting next to you keeps talking. You can't hear the directions. What should you do?
Politely ask your friend to stop talking because you can't hear the teacher.
True or False: If I run up and down the hallway and/or stairwell to try to get some where quickly, nothing bad will happen.
False. Doing this might cause you to run into someone or something and injure yourself and/or them.
Name 3 activities you can do alone.
Play solitaire, watch TV, work on a hobby, video games, make phone calls to friends/family...
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 I am asked to put something away, is it a big deal or little deal? How can I respond?
LITTLE DEAL
Sure! No Problem!
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.
Wash my hands with soap and water,
FOR 30 SECONDS.
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
varies
True or False. When playing a board game with peers, it is perfectly alright to be angry and yell when you lose.
False. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
Who is responsible for cleaning up your things once you are done using them?
You are!
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them 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.
If you only have $20 and you want to buy a game that costs $30 what could you do?
Keep saving money until I get enough to buy the game.
Ask a parent for the money.
When I feel like I'm going to sneeze I should:
Cover my mouth
True/False; I should brush my teeth and comb my hair only on the weekends
False: you should brush your teeth and comb your hair everyday!
Who is responsible for charging your laptops?
You are!
When you are angry, how does it feel in your body? How do you check in with yourself?
are my cheeks red or hot?
are my fists clenched?
is my heart beating fast?
If a teacher is busy with another student what should I do?
WAIT UNTIL THEY ARE FINISHED. DO NOT INTERRUPT THEM. Hold your hand up to let them know you need them for something.
If you see that a peer is hurt, what should you do?
Tell your teacher
True/False: Its ok to go to bed late when I am more interested in my game or what's on tv
False: People feel better and their minds are sharper when they get at least 8 hours of sleep a night
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 someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
False: That is inappropriate behavior. Ask a teacher for advice before making an assumption.
How can I calm down when I am upset
Take deep breaths and let them out slowly
Leave the classroom and go to the beanbag room
Drawing
Listening to music
Reading a book
A FRIEND IS UPSETTING YOU WITH THEIR ACTIONS AND NOT BEING KIND WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
CALMLY LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE BOTHERING YOU WITH THEIR WORDS OR ACTIONS, WALK AWAY FROM THEM AND TELL A TEACHER IF NEEDED.
Where in the community would you go if you need to mail a letter?
Post office
True/False: I don't have to wash my hands when I get home after being at a store
False: you should wash your hands when you get home from anywhere you go
Is it important to exercise? What benefits does exercise provide?
Yes! Good Health, happiness, assists with good sleep, helps with mood.
You put fruit in the blender but a strawberry got stuck under the blade. Should you use your fingers to get it out?
No
What are four ways to show kindness?
being respectful
showing I care
helping others
complimenting others