Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True.
It is okay to talk with your mouth full of food?
No, it is not okay. It is gross and can make other people uncomfortable and you dont want to choke
If someone talks with you while your mouth is full, you can wait to respond until after you swallow the food.
If you notice someone's mouth is full of food, you can wait too
True or false: When a teacher tells me "NO" or "STOP", I should ignore them.
FALSE. You are expected to follow your teachers directions and ask for help if needed.
True or false: I should clean up the table and area around me after I finish eating.
TRUE. You should always clean up after yourself (at home, school). Unless someone offers to help.
When you finish eating, throw out your trash, and wash your hands if needed
You are walking and see a big puddle of water on the floor in the hallway. What should you do?
Tell a staff member right away so no one slips!
True or False: It is okay to give someone a nickname.
IT DEPENDS.
With close friends and people you know very well, it can be more socially acceptable to give them nicknames.
However, if someone express that they would prefer to be called something or that they do not like the nickname you've given them, it is not socially acceptable to continue calling them the name.
If your face or hands get dirty while you're eating, what should you do to keep clean?
Wipe/wash your mouth with a napkin.
Wipe your hands with a napkin or wash your hands with soap and water.
What makes someone a friend?
Liking similar things
Trust
Kindness
Respect
True or False. If someone is not ready to talk, it is important to wait until they are available.
True or false: It is okay to touch other peoples' belongings.
FALSE. It is not socially acceptable to touch other peoples' belongings without permission.
If you want to touch someone else's belongings, you can ask and wait until you're given permission.
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 finish a task or activity, I can make all the noise I want.
FALSE. It is expected to respect everyone and wait quietly for everyone else to finish
True or false: It is okay to ignore people you aren't friends with.
FALSE. It is not socially acceptable to ignore people you are not friends with.
You are not expected to be friends with everyone. But it is expected that you show kindness and respect to your peers regardless
Why is it important to wash your hands?
So that we don't spread germs and get people sick.
Why should you keep your hands and feet to yourself?
-Shows your being safe
-Makes sure you maintain personal space. Invading peoples space makes them uncomfortable
If you do not like someone, it is okay to be rude to them?
FALSE, we're allowed to dislike people, but it is expected that we remain respectful and kind.
If the person is being mean or disrespectful to you, you can tell a teacher, and they will address the issue.
If someone has upset you, what should you do?
Try to keep myself calm, ask to take a break, or speak to a teacher
True or false: If someone does something mean to me, I should do it back to them?
FALSE. Being mean back will only make the problem worse. Try to use your words and be a problem-solver. If you cannot resolve the conflict on your own, ask a teacher for help
True or False: It is okay to burp loudly when I am around other people.
FALSE. Sometimes people burp. It's normal. If you burp, you should say "excuse me" after.
It is NOT okay to intentionally burp to make other people uncomfortable and/or grossed out.
True or false: I should let a teacher know when I am leaving the classroom.
TRUE. It is important to let a teacher know when I need to leave the classroom. It is so they know where I am going and that I am safe.
How do you show you're ready in the classroom?
Follow directions, use kind words, treat our environment and materials correctly, and keep your body safe
What should you do if someone doesn't agree with you
Everyone can have different opinions, but we should still be respectful
What should you do if you need a break?
Ask a teacher if you can take a break
Breaks are available when you're feeling angry, upset, anxious, or restless. Break options can include movement breaks, talking to a teacher, sitting quietly in a separate room, or rocking in your chair.
Is it important to exercise? What benefits does exercise provide?
Yes. Good health, happiness, assists with good sleep, helps with mood and emotional regulation.
What is one way that you deal with a person who is not saying kind things to you?
You can tell them to stop, let them know that what they are saying is mean, you can remind yourself that you do not have to listen or believe what they say.
Tell a therapist if you are having trouble dealing with the situation on your own!