Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True
You keep talking about your favorite game, but your friend isn’t responding. What’s a better choice?
Pause, ask about their interests, or change the topic
What is one way to be a good friend?
Be kind / Share / Listen
What is one thing you should do when you have homework?
Start it / Check planner / Complete it
What tool can help you keep track of time?
Timer / Clock / Watch
If you interrupt someone while they’re talking, what should you say
“Sorry” or “Go ahead”, any other ideas....
True or False: It’s okay to leave a group in public without telling an adult.
False
True or False: It’s okay to make fun of someone because they learn differently.
False: Why?
What is one step to help you start a task you don’t want to do?
Break it into steps / Set a timer / Ask for help
True or False: Waiting until the last minute usually makes things easier.
False
When I want to talk to someone, what's the first thing I should do?
Ask if they are busy (Role play this)
Introduce myself (Hi my name is___) - Role play this
Ask if they want to talk about ____.
I should say something to get their attention and wait for them to look at me.
If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, what is one thing you can do?
Tell a trusted adult- give examples
If someone is different from you (learning style, interests, abilities), what should you do?
Be respectful / Include them / Be kind- give an example.
What is something you can do to stay organized for school?
Use planner / Pack backpack / Check assignments
What is one strategy to finish a task on time?
Break it down / Set a timer / Start early
If someone is looking away, not responding, or giving short answers, they might be bored.
True, or what else might they be feeling?
What is one safe choice when using the internet or YouTube?
Ask an adult / Only watch approved content / Don’t click random videos
What is one way to include someone who is often left out?
Invite them to play / Talk to them / Sit with them
Mom asks if you have homework, you know that you do, you really don't want to start it right now because you are busy, what should you do?
Tell her "yes i have homework, ill set a ___ minute timer and start it then, i'm finishing up my____."
OH NO!! You woke up late, you have 30 minutes to get ready, what is a good strategy?
Set a timer / Plan steps / Stay focused
What is one thing you can do if someone seems uninterested in what you're talking about?
Change the topic / Ask them a question / Give them a turn to talk
I started cooking something on the stove. It is okay to leave the kitchen while it cooks? Explain your answer.
Answers may vary
You notice someone struggling with a task. What is a kind thing to do?
Offer help / Encourage them / Say something positive
You forgot your water bottle on the bus, what should you do?
Tell mom, ask mom to call the bus driver, get the water bottle back from the bus driver the the next day.
What is one sign your body might need a break or movement?
Feeling restless / fidgety / can’t sit still