Listener
When you are the listener, what is expected?
Look/face the other person, pay attention to what they share, and actively listen by nodding or making comments/asking questions.
When you are the speaker, what is expected?
Look at the other person while you talk, speak clearly, keep the conversation on the topic, and do not ask TOO many questions.
You see your friend on the bus. How do you start a conversation with them?
Ask a question, tell a joke, give them a compliment
You see one of your friends and want to start talking with them, what is an appropriate way to do that?
When there is something strange in your neighborhood, who are you gonna call?
GHOSTBUSTERS!
How can you show someone you are listening to them?
By looking at them as they share, not talking while they are, or reacting.
How do you know it is your turn to talk?
When the other person stops or asks you a question!
How can you start a conversation?
Share a joke, ask a question, say hi, ask to do something together.
You have a question you want to ask your mom or dad but when you approach them, they are current talking to someone else. What is the appropriate thing to do?
Get their attention, wait until they are finished talking
What holiday is in the month of March
St. Patrick's Day
How does the other person feel when they know you are listening to them?
Seen, heard, valued, appreciated, respected, good, calm.
When you are the speaker and you yell at the other person, how does it make them feel?
Confused, angry, upset, frustrated, hurt, sad, mad.
How do you appropriately end a conversation
Wait until the person is finished talking then say bye, or if you need to leave politely interrupt and let them know you need to leave but would like to talk more later
You and your friend begin talking about family pets, when your friend begins to look away and cry. What is an appropriate response?
You could change the topic of conversation, pause and ask what's wrong?/comfort them, or let an adult know that your friend needs help
Name the colors of the rainbow
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
How does the other person feel when you are not listening to them?
Not heard, frustrated, disrespected, not appreciated, upset.
When you are the speaker and you whisper softly so the other person cannot hear you, how does it make them feel?
Confused, sad, left out, unimportant, upset.
How can you continue a conversation?
Ask a question, make a comment, share a reaction.
Your friend is telling you an exciting story about their time at the Great America but you really want to tell them about your weekend plans at LegoLand. What is an appropriate response?
Let your friend finish the his story then tell your story
BONUS 200: How can you show your friend active listening?
Tell me what you talked about with Mr. Al and Miss Sapna last week
Reviewed steps for problem solving and big vs small problems
How do you know when it is your turn to listen?
When the other person is talking!
How can you tell when your friend is uncomfortable with the conversation topic?
They're looking down/away, frowning, say they are uncomfortable talking about this topic or can't sit or stand still
You see a friend alone at recess. What do you do?
Ask them how they are doing, ask if they would like to play with you, tell a joke, sing a song, say hi.
You and a classmate are talking about the homework assignment coming up when another friend runs up and interrupts you, mid-sentence, talking about the epic four square game they just played earlier that day. What should you do?
Say excuse me, ask your friend if you can finish talking about the homework and then hear more about their four square game
BONUS POINTS: How do you think you and the classmate are feeling? Why?
Tell me the names of all your peers here in social skills group
Adults confirm names of peers