Interacting with Teachers
How can you get to know your teacher on the first day?
- Ask him/her what his/her name is
- Introduce yourself (say your name)
How can you get to know peers on the first few days?
- Introduce yourself (tell them your name)
- Ask them their name
What is the hardest part of school?
- Any answer is correct of course (attempt to push a few responses out)
When your at home and there is a problem, who do you talk to? Who should you talk to?
- Should talk to mom and/or dad for second question
What does a cloud wear under his raincoat?
Thunderwear
What if your teacher doesn't understand you when you speak? What can you do?
- Speaker louder
- Lift your head and look him/her in the eye
- Repeat yourself slow and clear
How can you become friends with a new or old classmate?
- Ask them things they like to do
- Play games with them
- Ask them questions about themselves and respond to their questions
How can peers make school difficult?
- Any answer is of course correct (attempt to push a few responses out)
Why should you talk to (previous answer) when there is a problem?
- Because they can help solve the problem
- They care about your feelings and want to help
- That's what parents are for
Two pickles fell out of a jar onto the floor. What did one say to the other?
Dill with it.
- Answer the question and ask a question back
What do you look for in a peer when wanting to become their friend?
- Any response is good of course; looking for ~4-5 characteristics
How can a teacher make school difficult for you?
- Any response is correct (attempt to push a few responses out)
List ways your parents or siblings have helped you
- Attempt to get 3-4 answers
Why can’t Elsa from Frozen have a balloon?
Because she will "let it go, let it go."
When should you have conversations to get to know your teacher and let him/her get to know you?
- Throughout the whole year!
Why do you needs friends or peers in your life?
- Make you laugh
- Help make school fun
- Someone you can take to when upset
- Etc.
What should you do when things are hard at school?
- Talk to someone you trust (parent/teacher)
What happens if you never ask for help or express yourself when you have a problem?
- It does not get solved/fixed/you don't get help
- Others become frustrated because they want to help, but can't if they don't know how
- You may be upset instead of getting to be happy from help given
- etc.
Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because she wanted to go to high school.
TIME TO PRACTICE: Your RBT is your teacher. Practice introducing yourself and having a conversation.
- Everything is correct if conversation and confidence occurred :)
- Looking for an attempt :)
TIME TO PRACTICE: Write yourself an encouraging note when things get tough! What do you want to say to yourself :)
- Looking for an attempt :)
TIME TO PRACTIC: Think of something you are excited for or nervous about for the start of school and tell your parents to see if they can help you with it! :)
- When it comes time for this part, let BCBA know so I can message mom and dad and make sure he completes it
How does a scientist freshen her breath?
With experi-mints.