Social Skills
True or False: It is okay to get in someone's personal space.
False. Getting into someone's space may make them feel uncomfortable.
What is the magic word when you want something?
Please
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.
Excuse me!
TRUE or FALSE: When I want something in another room, I should ask someone to get it for me.
FALSE. You should go get it yourself. For extra points, you should ask if anyone needs anything while you are up.
It is okay to leave the school during the day without permission.
No. This is not safe, your teacher or parent will not know where you are.
Name three things that make your mother happy.
Ask your mother you are right.
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to eat someone's food when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never okay to eat someone else's food without their permission.
What should you do when you walk through a door and someone is right behind you?
Hold the door for them
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.
Wash my hands with soap and water
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
- berries
- spinach
- kale
- lettuce
- banana
- mangos
- tomatoes
True or False. When playing cards or a board game, it is perfectly alright to be angry when you lose.
False. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
How do you ask a friend to spend time with you?
Can you spend time with me? or you can ask them what they are playing and if you can join.
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
True or False: At School, after I go to the bathroom, it is okay to walk around the corridors before I go back to class.
False. This is not okay, as your teacher may not know where you are.
How often should I brush my teeth?
2-3 times a day.
I can NOT stop thinking about my new tigers. I am going to talk about it over and over again with the same people.Is this okay?
It is great that you are excited but be mindful of how many times you say the same thing. Share your new item or activity once and then ask if they have something they want to share.
You don't like the game that your friend suggested. What should you do?
Compromise. Find a way for both of you to be happy.
What is you favorite meal and why?
varies
True or False: We are having a discussion about UAE National day, but I am thinking about tigers. I should start a discussion about tigers.
False. That is an off topic discussion.
If you need someone's attention, you can walk up to them and say...
-Excuse Me
-Hello
-Answer Varies
I have to cough and I am not wearing a mask, where should I cough into?
My elbow or a napkin/tissue
I want to talk a lot about my new tigers. My friends and family want to talk about other things. What should I do?
You can say 3 or less things about your new tigers and then, let others share what they want to say.
True or False:
If someone says something mean to you, you should immediately yell out something mean to them.
No. That is never an OK response
Talk about what a good response could be.
Ask the person to your right one question to find out what their favorite hobby is.
Answer Varies
You go to a restaurant with some friends and it is too noisy. What should you do?
- See if there is a quieter area, or use your noise cancelling headphones.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated? Name two things.
-Answer Varies.
-Take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
Look at the person next to you and think about what you like about the person. Give that person a compliment.
Answer will vary.
Is it important to care about other people in your life. Name 3 things you can do to show someone that you care about them.
Listen to them.
Ask questions about them so that you can learn more about them.
Do something that would please them without being asked.
If a stranger asks you to come to their car, do you go with them?
No, this is not safe. Walk quickly away and find an adult that you trust.
What is your mother's favorite holiday and why?
Answer Varies.