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.
True or False: When my teacher tells me "NO" or "STOP", I should ignore them.
False: It is not ok to ignore your teachers. Follow you teacher's directions and ask for help if needed.
TRUE or FALSE It is okay to drink soda with every meal.
FALSE. You should limit your soda intake and drink more water.
True or false: I can take out my anger/frustration on whomever is around
False. We need to use coping skills like counting down from 10 and taking deep breaths.
True or False: It is okay to give someone a new name (nickname)?
FALSE. It is not okay to give someone a name that is not theirs.
Eating spaghetti is messy, what should I do to keep clean?
Wipe/wash your mouth with a napkin
Wipe/wash your hands
What makes someone a friend?
Trust
Kindess
Liking similar things
Knowing their name
True or false: I can blurt out my thoughts or opinions when watching movies or shows with other people
False: We should be quiet and allow other people to watch/enjoy
True or false: It is okay to open things in the store before I buy them?
False. Opening things in the store before you buy them is not okay. You could get in trouble with the law!
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 my work at school I can make all the noise I want.
FALSE. You need to respect everyone and wait quietly for everyone to finish their work.
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 wash your hands?
So that we don't spread germs and get people sick.
True or false: It is okay to tell people they are "not a good person/student/friend".
False. It is rude.
If you do not like someone in your class it is ok to be rude to them?
False, we need be nice to everyone even if we don't like them.
True or False: If someone at school has upset you, it is okay to yell at them.
False: Instead of yelling ask for a break instead.
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.
True or False: It is Okay to burp loudly when I am around other people.
False. This is gross, don't do it!
When in the community, is it okay to refuse to leave when required to?
NO! You need to leave when it is time to leave.
True or false: it's ok to talk over someone when I have a new idea pop in my head
True or false: I can just quit a game if I am losing
False, good sportsmanship says that we should always finish a game and try our best, even if we know we can lose
What should you do if you need a break during class?
quietly let the teacher know you need a break.
True or false: I can change the rules to games whenever I want (if I am losing or bored)
False: you should always follow the rules when playing games.
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