Social Skills
What is something you can do to calm down if you are feeling frustrated?
Any healthy coping skill: deep breathing, counting, taking a break, coloring, asking for help
You have a fever. You keep coughing and you don't feel well. Where should you go?
You should go to the doctors office. A doctor keeps you healthy.
You spilled the rest of your chips on the floor. What do you need?
A broom! You sweep up crumbs with a broom. If it's on a carpet, you will use a vacuum! If the chips left grease marks, be sure to wipe it.
You're feeling sick. You know there is medicine in the cabinet; your mom always has a lot of medicine. You should take it. True or false?
FALSE! There are many medicines for many different things. You need to ask an adult what the right medicine is for you and to help when taking your medicine. This is for your safety.
How many days have you been in school?
10 days
What is a nice thought you can say to yourself when you make a mistake?
a. I can't believe I did that!
b. It's ok, I will do better next time.
c. I will always make mistakes
d. I will ask for help to fix my mistake.
b. It's ok, I will do better next time
or
d. I will ask for help and fix my mistake.
Your neighbor fell out of the tree and is bleeding from the head. What should you do?
Call 911 and tell them what happened and where your neighbor is bleeding from.
BONUS: Get help from somebody to try to stop the bleeding until 911 comes.
What room in a house is a computer most likely in?
The kitchen, living room, office, basement, or bedroom
You took a nap. When you woke up, you saw a lot of smoke coming from downstairs. You decide you want to play your game first, and then you'll tell Mom. Is this the best choice? True or false?
False! You should immediately tell mom, if you can't find an adult, you need to leave right away and call 911! This is not a safe situation.
Name all of the staff members at PREP
Lisa, Meghan, Russ, Brenda, Nona, Addison, Liz Walker, Michelle, Tricia, Lena, Julia, Mr. Machiz,
What are some ways to start a conversation with someone you want to get to know better?
a. Talk about yourself the whole time
b. Ask about what they like to do or are interested in
c. Say hello, and ask about their day
d. Look away from them and talk in a quiet voice
b. Ask about what they like to do or are interested in
or
c. Say hello, and ask about their day
You are in a store and you see someone stealing. What do you do?
Find a staff member immediately. If you are with a parent, tell them and they can help you find an employee
You want to bake a cake. Go to the kitchen to find the pan you would use to bake it in
cake/brownie pan
A cashier gives you money to shop for groceries and then eats with you. True or false?
False! A cashier takes your money as payment at a grocery store, and also bags groceries! They do not go out to eat with you.
What does the word "Etiquette" mean?
To do what is right or expected
Explain what each step in the pause, think, and choose SELF MANAGEMENT skill means (a skill to help you calm down):
1. Pause _______________________
2. Think _______________________
3. Choose ______________________
Pause: stop your body
Think: think about what you can do to calm down
Choose: pick a safe choice
My washing machine broke, and I need to clean my work uniform. Who should I call? What can I do? (There can be 3 answers).
Call an appliance repair place
Go to a laundry mat
Go to a friend's house and ask if you can use their washing machine
Good morning! Time to get up and ready to go to school. Name 3 things you should do.
Brush your teeth, brush your hair, get dressed
take a shower, put on deodorant, and eat
You should always put your fingers in outlets before you plug your phone in to make sure they are working. True or false?
You should never put your finger in an electrical outlet. You will be shocked and can be severely hurt.
What birthday is the United States celebrating this summer
250 years old
You are at work or in the community, and there are too many people, and it is very noisy. You feel angry or upset. Act out how you would use the self-management skill:
1. Pause (stop your body)
2. Think (name 3 ways to calm down)
3. Choose (say the safe choice you pick)
1. Stand or sit quietly, stop what you are doing
2. Examples: Deep breaths, count to 10, take a break, go for a walk, talk to a friend or someone you trust, and more
3. Pick one and pretend to do it
You see a car going really fast at an intersection even thought the Walk/Don't Walk sign says you can cross. What do you do?
Don't Cross! Always be aware of your surroundings. Some people break the laws/rules and you need to be cautious for your own safety
Tell me 3 things that can be hot inside and outside around the house.
A stove, a fire, the sun, a pan, the oven, and more!
Should you knock on a bathroom door before going in? True/False?
True: Some people forget to lock the door, and you don't want to walk in on them accidentally.
Where are the World Cup finals being held this year
California