Flexible Thinking and the Basics
How many Superflexible behaviors did we discuss in Social Skills? (I promise, this is the last time I'm going to ever ask this question in Social Skills.)
A: 1
B: 1,000,000
C: 6
C: 6
What is it called when we care about other people and change what we do to keep them happy?
A: Dancing
B: Thinking about others
B: Thinking about others
What is whole body listening?
A: Focusing every part of your body to show you're listening to someone else (quiet voice, calm body, listening ears, eyes looking at the other person)
B: Running around the room and screaming at the top of your lungs
A: Focusing every part of your body to show you're listening to someone else (quiet voice, calm body, listening ears, eyes looking at the other person)
There's a fire in the classroom. Is it a small problem or a big problem? How should you respond?
A: Small problem, don't worry about it
B: Big problem, follow the school safety plan
B: Big problem, follow the school safety plan
True or False? Every rule will be clearly stated for us.
A: True
B: False
B: False
What is it called when we have the ability to think of different solutions to problems and change our plan when things change unexpectedly?
A: Flexible thinking
B: Rock Brain
A: Flexible thinking
What do you need when thinking about how others feel?
A: Flexible thinking
B: Money
A: Flexible thinking
What is one way we practice whole body listening in our daily lives?
A: Following the 3 Bs at school
B: Taking someone else's toy without asking them
A: Following the 3 Bs at school
You spilled your drink on your desk, ruining a drawing you worked really hard on. Is it a small problem or a big problem? How should you respond?
A: Small problem, take some deep breaths and get some paper towels to clean up the spill
B: Big problem, yell at everyone else
A: Small problem, take some deep breaths and get some paper towels to clean up the spill
What do we call the social rules that no one tells us about but we're still expected to follow by observing others and what's going on?
A: Hidden rules
B: Uncool rules
A: Hidden rules
Which of these characters isn't a good problem solver and only sees things one way?
A: Squidward
B: Rock Brain
B: Rock Brain
Which of the following is an example of thinking about others?
A: Waiting in line to buy from the school store
B: Complaining that you're not first in line
A: Waiting in line to buy from the school store
Which Superflexible behavior goes with whole body listening?
A: Observing what others are doing
B: Switching your thinking so others keep sharing their ideas
B: Switching your thinking so others keep sharing their ideas
You and your friend are playing tag at recess when your friend falls and hurts their ankle. Is it a small problem or a big problem? How should you respond?
A: Small problem, ignore it and deal with it later
B: Big problem, get an adult's help
B: Big problem, get an adult's help
Which of these is an example of hidden rules?
A: Red traffic light means go
B: 2 + 2 = 4
C: Eating with our mouths closed in public
C: Eating with our mouths closed in public
Ms. Jill asks you to put away the iPad because it's time for Social Skills, and you do it. This is an example of which Superflexible Behavior?
A: ignoring her
B: stopping and listening
B: stopping and listening
Why is flexible thinking important when thinking about others?
A: What may have worked one time may not again
B: Because Ms. Jill said so
A: What may have worked one time may not again
True or False: It's okay to POLITELY ask someone to change the conversation if it's about something we're uncomfortable with.
A: True
B: False
A: True
You really want to pick the song for Shake Break, but the teacher says there's no time for a Shake Break this lesson. Is it a small problem or a big problem? How should you respond?
A: Small problem, let it go
B: Big problem, cry
A: Small problem, let it go
Which Superflexible behavior goes with hidden rules?
A: Thinking about what's expected where you are
B: Dancing in the moonlight
A: Thinking about what's expected where you are
You want to play with your favorite toy, but it's being used by someone else. What would Rock Brain do? (Hint: What should you NOT do?)
A: Hit the other person
B: Play with a different toy
A: Hit the other person
You're ready to buy your toy from the school store, but the person at the front can't decide on what they want and they're taking a long time. What would Rock Brain do? (Hint: What should you NOT do?)
A: Wait your turn
B: Push them out of the way
B: Push them out of the way
You're really excited about your new pet and really want to talk about it, but your friend wants to talk about their plans for Spring Break. What would Rock Brain do? (Hint: What should you NOT do?)
A: Ask them what they're doing over Spring Break
B: Tell them no one cares about their plans and talk about your pet
B: Tell them no one cares about their plans and talk about your pet
You want a turn on the Nintendo Switch, but someone else is playing it. What would Rock Brain do? (Hint: What should you NOT do?)
A:Wait your turn or play with a different toy
B: Yell at them to get off or push them away
B: Yell at them to get off or push them away
You're having a great conversation with Ms. Jill during Earn Time, but now Earn Time's over and it's time for the next class. What would Rock Brain do? (Hint: What should you NOT do?)
A: Get what you need out for class
B: Continue the conversation anyway
B: Continue the conversation anyway