KEEP IT GOING
Your friend says, “I went to the movies this weekend.” What could you ask to keep the conversation going?
Answer: “What movie did you see?” / another relevant question.
You sit next to a peer before an activity starts. Give one appropriate conversation starter.
Answer: Examples: “Hey, how's it going?”, How are you?, "Long time no see", "How was your day?"
You lose a game. You're disappointed. What's an appropriate response?
Answer: “Good game,” take a break, use a coping strategy, etc.
This animal has three hearts and blue blood. What is it?
Answer: An octopus.
Challenge: Pick someone in the group and ask them: “What is your favorite ocean animal?”
After they answer, make one related comment.
A peer explains a game, but you don't understand the rules. What could you say?
Answer: “Can you explain that again?”
Someone tells you, “I got a new game yesterday.” Give a response AND a follow-up question.
Answer: “That’s cool. What game did you get?”
A peer is wearing a shirt from a game you recognize. How could you start a conversation?
Answer: “Do you play that game?”
Someone accidentally bumps into you. What's an appropriate-sized response?
Answer: Stay calm, move over, say “Excuse me,” etc.
True or False: A group of crows can be called a “murder.”
Answer: True.
Challenge: Ask someone: “What animal would you NOT want to see outside your house?”
Keep the conversation going for 3 exchanges.
Someone tells you where to find something, but you didn't hear them. What should you do?
Answer: Ask them to repeat it.
A friend says, “My family went camping this weekend.” You don't really like camping. What could you say to keep the conversation going?
Answer: “How was it?” / “Where did you go?”
You notice a peer drawing during free time. How could you start a conversation without interrupting or grabbing their drawing?
Answer: “What are you drawing?” / another appropriate starter.
A peer disagrees with your opinion about a game(example, "I love Fortnite" and they say "I do not"). What could you say?
Answer: “That's okay, I like it.” / “What don't you like it?”
This animal's fingerprints are so similar to human fingerprints that they can be difficult to tell apart. What animal is it?
Answer: A koala.
Challenge: Choose another player and ask: “If you could have one animal ability, what would you choose?”
After they answer, ask a follow-up question.
Examples: “Why would you choose that?” “What would you use it for?” “What animal can do that?”
Your group starts an activity, but you don't know what you're supposed to do. What could you say to a peer?
Answer: “What are we supposed to do?” / “Can you show me?”
Your friend talks about a sport you don't follow. Show how you could participate for at least 3 exchanges.
Answer: Respond, ask a relevant question, and respond again while staying on topic.
You want to talk to someone you don't usually talk to. What's one safe topic you could use to start?
Answer: School, games, movies, sports, hobbies, weekend plans, etc.
Someone keeps talking while you're trying to explain something. You're getting frustrated. What could you do?
Answer: Calmly ask for a chance to finish, wait for a pause, or use a coping strategy.
Sharks existed before trees! 🦈🌳 True or False
True!
Challenge: Ask another player: “What do you think is the coolest type of shark?”
Then ask one follow-up question about their answer.
Examples: “Why?” “Have you ever seen one?” “Would you swim with one?”
Your friend says, “Put that thing over there,” but you don't know what they mean. What should you do?
Answer: Ask for clarification: “Which thing?” / “Where do you mean?”
Your peer is talking about something you find boring. You want to change the subject. What should you do first?
Answer: Stay engaged or listen for a few minutes for , ask a question, and then appropriately transition topics.( "Can I tell you about something else?")
You want to talk to a peer, but you can't think of anything to say. Give TWO strategies you could use.
Answer: Ask about what they're doing, make an observation, ask about a shared activity, give an appropriate compliment, etc.
A peer changes the rules of a game and you think it's unfair. Instead of yelling or quitting, what are TWO things you could do?
Answer: Ask for clarification, calmly explain the problem, suggest a solution, ask an adult for help if needed, etc.
This tiny animal can survive extreme heat, freezing temperatures, radiation, and even exposure to outer space. What is it?
Answer: A tardigrade (water bear).
Challenge: Ask another player: “If humans could survive in one extreme environment, where should it be?”
Keep the conversation on that topic for at least 3 exchanges, with at least one exchange being a question.
You're playing a new game. Everyone else seems to understand it, but you're confused. You're worried asking will be embarrassing. What's the best choice?
Answer: Ask for help or clarification rather than pretending to understand.