Greetings
"Hi, my name is..."
"Hello, Nice to meet you!"
"My name is... What is your name?"
When can I talk to my peers about non- school related subjects?
During downtime between seatwork, walking in the hallway, or after completing scheduled activities.
Diagnosis
Sexuality/ Gender Identity
Exact Home Address
Traumatic Events
True or False:
It is okay to talk about PG-13 Movies with my peers.
It Depends:
PG13 movies should be discussed only with peers 13 and older.
Younger children would not be ready to discuss some scenes in some movies.
Inappropriate scenes should not be discussed between any peers.
True or False, This is an appropriate way to greet someone new:
"Hi. My name is Tommy. I don't like your outfit, I hate the color orange."
False
When meeting someone new, sharing negative opinions about yourself or others is not the correct time.
It is also not necessary to share negative opinions about others that is not regarding their safety, that is a thought you can keep to yourself.
What is an example of an appropriate conversation topic between friends or peers?
Sports
School Lessons
Music
How you are feeling
Pets/ Animals
Travel/ Vacation
etc.
True or False:
It is okay to ask my peers about personal information
False
Personal Information is personal. Nobody is entitled to know anybody's personal information, even if you want to know out of respect.
Everyone is entitled to have their personal information private to themselves and their parent/ doctors.
True or False:
It is okay for me to brag about my accomplishments with peers.
It depends.
First: Read the situation. Then: Share what part you think they would like to hear.
Are they appearing calm and not already upset?
Would sharing this make them feel bad because they can't do it?
Are you staying respectful, and not placing judgement of others for not reaching the same goal?
If sharing the news would cause them to be upset, it is okay to be proud of your accomplishments and keep it to yourself.
What gesture do you use to introduce yourself?
Wave or Shake their hand.
*Practice how you shake someone's hand appropriately.
What topics are not appropriate to ask others about? (Other than your parents, doctors, or therapists)
Personal Diagnosis
Private Body Parts
Usage of Drugs/ Vaping/ Alcohol
Sexual Experiences
True or False:
The grade I got on my last exam is personal information.
True
It is okay for you to not share that information with anyone. It is also okay for you to share if you are comfortable with others knowing. That is your decision.
True or False:
It is okay to have contact or touch my peers.
It depends
You must always ask for consent prior to touching anyone. Consent must be enthusiastically given.Touch like high fives, fist bumps, and side hugs are appropriate with consent. Keep all forms of touching between your hands.
Touching body parts other than their hands, including private parts and frontal hugs are not appropriate even with consent.
True or False, This is an appropriate Greeting:
"Hi! I haven't met you before, did you go to college?"
False
First: Introduce yourself. Then: Provide a leading question so they can follow the conversation. Wait to ask your question later in the conversation.
Example:
"Hi! I haven't met you before. Can I ask you a question about your schooling?"
"I know we haven't met yet but is it okay if I ask if you went to college?"
True or False:
This is an appropriate conversation response to have with your peer.
"Hey Bella, I really like how that shirt fits you. You should wear it more often."
False
The conversation is about Bella's body, not about the shirt. This is not an appropriate conversation.
Instead, Tony can say: "Hey Bella, I like your shirt today!"
True or False:
At my last school, I broke my leg and needed a cast for 1 year. I no longer need the brace and can walk as normal.
This is personal information.
True
Even though the event has passed, and I may not feel bad about it, this is still personal information. Others do not need to know, so it is your choice to share or not.
True or False:
It is okay to talk about the changes in my body with my peers.
It depends.
Changes like your height, mood levels, acne, feelings, voice, body odor, hair growth, or shoe size are appropriate.
Do not mention these about others.
Sexual identity and changes to private body parts are not appropriate.
How do you respond to others when you do not want to talk in a conversation?
Smile and wave.
"I am not wanting to talk right now, I can talk to you later."
"Hi, no thank you".
Tue or False:
It is okay to use cuss words in conversation.
Cuss words can come out when we are feeling frustrated and are sharing our personal feelings. These can be spoken in a private, quiet space away from peers.
We do not use cuss words when speaking to others. This is viewed as disrespectful.
True or False
A conversation topic has to be declared "personal information" for me to be allowed to refuse to talk about something.
False
You are allowed to not want to talk to others about any conversation topic I see fit. You can remain respectful to leave the conversation at any time.
True or False: It is okay to talk to my peers about gender identity or sexuality.
It Depends
It okay when peers share things about themselves without feeling pressured or being asked.
Example: You keep a pride flag on your desk because you identify with that gender.
It is not okay to ask the person to share that information with you, or pressure them to tell you.
Example: Asking a peer if they are a part of the LGBTQ, and giving a negative reaction when they state they do not want to talk about it.
Curious questions can be asked in a quiet space, away from peers, with a teacher, therapist, or parent.