Social Skills
This is what you should do when someone is talking to show you're paying attention.
Listening
When someone drops their books, a kind thing to do is this.
help them pick them up
Taking deep breaths is a way to help calm down when you feel this way.
angry or upset
A good friend is someone who does this when you’re feeling down.
cheers you up or supports you
😀😭😡😱 These are all examples of what?
feeling and emotions
When meeting someone new, it’s polite to say this and tell them your name.
"Hello, its nice to meet you"
"Hello, my name is"
Writing this to a friend or teacher can show appreciation.
thank-you note
Reading, drawing, and listening to music are all examples of this kind of skill.
coping skills or calming activities
When you and a friend don’t agree, it's important to do this instead of yelling or walking away.
Talk it out or solve the problem together.
Before reacting to a big feeling, it helps to do these things first.
Take deep breaths. Think before you speak or act.
Taking turns when playing a game shows this kind of social skill
cooperation or sharing
This is what you often get back when you give someone a smile.
Smile
Writing your feelings in one of these will help you feel better.
Writing in a diary or journaling
Including someone who is sitting alone at lunch is an example of this.
being friendly or including others
Doing this can help you feel better when you're overwhelmed.
exercise, deep breathing, or using a healthy coping skill
When you disagree with someone, you should use these kinds of words instead of yelling
respectful words or calm words
Being kind means not doing this when someone makes a mistake.
teasing or making fun of them
Talking to one of these people can help when you’re feeling sad.
trusted adult or family member
This two-part skill helps you keep a conversation going with a friend.
asking questions and listening
When you notice someone is sad, showing you care is called this.
empathy
These two skills help you understand how someone else is feeling.
watching their body language and listening to their words?
Doing something nice for someone without being asked is called this.
A random act of kindness.
When you’re upset, this “pause” technique helps you stop and think before acting.
Taking a break or counting to 10.
When a friend says they’re sorry and means it, a good friend usually does this.
forgives them
This is the word for being able to understand and manage your own feelings, even when they’re really strong.
self-regulation or self-control