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

What might you feel if your friend 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 someone?

Take a break, take deep breaths, positive self talk, etc.

100

Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a new peer?

Hi my name is ____, what is your name?

100

Someone asks you if they can copy your homework. What can you do?

You can explain you won't let them copy but you will help them understand the work.

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

Your friend is tattling on others a lot and others are starting to pick on him. What can you do?

Give them some advice to not tattle so much, Stand up for your friend, Explain the difference between tattling and telling (etc)


200

What can you do if you are feeling hyper and having a hard time concentrating?

Take a sensory break, run around, 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, brave it and remind yourself you can do it, etc.

200

A friend asks you to steal a candy bar from the store, what do you do?

You can say no, walk away from them, explain why it's bad, etc.

300

How might you feel if you wanted to go out with friends and your mom or dad 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 pushes you down at nutrition 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?

Explain why it was offensive, it hurt your feelings,  etc.

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 just be more careful

500

What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?

You can empathize with them or sit with them and offer support

500

What can you do at home when your parents are 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 have a peer that keeps calling you on the phone but you don't want to be friends with them. What can you do?

You can explain that you like them as a person, but you just don't think that you two would do well being friends. Try to be honest and kind.

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.