Feelings
Social Skills
Coping skills
Social skills
What can you do?
100

What might you feel if someone you like is ignoring you?

Sad, confused, or upset

100

What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?

Apologize, say sorry

100

What can you do if you are mad at your teacher?

Take a break, take deep breaths, positive self talk, talk to your teacher, write your teacher a note

100

Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a new peer?

Hi my name is ____, what is your name?

100

You are sitting on the bench at recess and a friend asks you to play basketball but you don't feel like playing basketball. 

You can say, no thanks, I don't really feel like playing basketball. Then you can ask them if they want to do something else such as draw or play tetherball.


200

How might you feel if your best friend is talking about the new video game they got and it was the game you really wanted?

Jealous

200

People are picking on your friend at lunch because his pants are too short.

Stand up for your friend, tell an adult, play with your friend.

200

What can you do if you are feeling hyper and having a hard time settling down at school?

Ask if you can take a break/drink of water, take deep breaths, do a mindfulness activity, etc.

200

What would you do if you were nervous about going to a new school?

Find out if you know anyone there, talk to an adult, use positive self talk, and remind yourself you can do it, etc.

200

A peer asks you to do something you know is inappropriate during class, what do you do?

You can say no thanks or explain that you would like to focus 

300

How might you feel if you wanted to go out with friends and your parent/guardian said you couldn't go?

Mad, angry, disappointed, sad (all acceptable answers)


300

What can you do if two people ask you to hang out at the same time?

Suggest that the 3 of you hang out together, hang out with one and then the other, say no to one, but schedule another time for the other, etc.

300

What can you do if you are feeling jealous of friends?

Talk to them about it and explain how you feel, be grateful for what you have, etc.

300

Somebody shoves you down in the hall and laughs. What SHOULD you do?

Stand up for yourself by telling them that's not okay, talk to the teacher, stay away from them, etc.

300

A friend invites you to their house, they are excited for you to come over but you already have plans.

Be honest, tell them your plans and ask them to reschedule or join what you are doing

400

How might someone feel if they have done something wrong and they know it was wrong?

Guilt

400

What can you do if you are stuck inside during COVID 19 and you are feeling sad and isolated from friends?

Ask to video chat with friends, ask to meet a friend outside, call a friend, play video games online with friends

400

What can you do if you are feeling sad at home?

Cry, talk to a friend, talk to your parents, snuggle with a blanket, etc.

400

A friend has said something offensive (accidentally). What can you do?

Tell them how you feel with a nice voice and explain why. Avoid yelling at them.

400

Your friend is moving away and you feel really sad. What can you do?

You can make a plan to stay in contact over the phone and plan visits.

500

You accidentally get hit by a basketball in gym, what do you do?

It was an accident, tell them it is ok accidents happen

500

What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?

You can listen to them, offer support, try to cheer them up

500

What can you do at home when your guardian is nagging you to get your chores done and they won't let you take a break?

Take a deep breath, talk to them calmly and explain your feelings, etc.

500

You keep trying to do a math problem and feel frustrated because it isn't correct.

Take a break and try again, take deep breaths, raise your hand and ask for help.

500

You are in a loud restaurant and the waiter asks you to repeat your order for the 3rd time, what should you do?

Repeat the order in a loud and clear voice, write the order down, ask someone else to tell them, avoid yelling or feeling frustrated.