Social Skills 1
True or False: You should always wait to see if someone says Hi before saying hi to them
False. Greeting someone is a polite thing to do.
True or false: You only need to exercise if you are trying to lose weight.
False! Exercise is good for everyone!
If you could create your own holiday, what would it be and how would you celebrate?
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What makes someone a friend?
Someone that you like spending time with and likes spending time with you. You usually have something in common or like/dislike the same things
True or False: It's okay to eat food that has expired.
False! There is a difference between an "expiration date" and a "best by ____" date.
Expired means it could make you sick!
True or False: It is OK to open someone else's mail if it looks interesting.
FALSE.
Yes or No: It's helpful to have a meal plan and a list before doing your food shopping.
Yes. If you make a plan then you will have a better idea what to buy and it will help you avoid buying stuff you don't need.
List 3 ways to be a good friend?
Listen to your friend, show interest in their interests, share your toys, do nice things for them, care about their feelings.
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Broccoli, Celery, Carrots, Cucumber.
True or false: When playing cards or a board game, it is alright to scream and yell when you lose.
False. It's okay to feel angry inside, but not okay to scream. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
True or False: It is OK to borrow other people's things as long as you put it back before they find out.
False: You should always ask first if you can use something that doesn't belong to you.
True or False: When I finish my project at program I can make all the noise I want while I wait for others to finish.
What is FALSE. You need to respect everyone and wait quietly or let staff know you need something else to do.
True or false: If you don't like someone, tell them you hate them.
False. It is not necessary to tell someone you don't like them, and it is not okay to tell someone you hate them.
Why is it important to take a bath or a shower?
So that our bodies are clean, healthy and don't smell bad/offensive to ourselves and others around us.
True or false: It is okay to ask someone you don't know well for personal information?
False. It's only ok to share personal information with people important and close to you.
When I talk about something with my friends, it's okay to keep talking about it, even if they are not responding.
You can say up to 3 things about a subject and if your friend doesn't respond, you need to change the subject or ask what they want to talk about.
If someone at program has upset me by something they have said or done, what should I do?
If you are comfortable, you can tell the person what bothers you or you can ask staff to help.
True or False: It's okay to be grumpy with others if you had a bad day.
False! If you aren't feeling social you can say "I'm sorry I'm not in the mood to chat right now." It's never okay to take your bad mood out on others.
True or False: Brushing your teeth once a day should be fine.
False. It's best to brush at least 2x - once in the morning and at night before bed.
another time in the middle of the day is good too!
True or false: If a police officer asks me for my address or my parents' names, it is okay to tell them.
True. Police officers are usually considered "safe" adults
Is it okay to burp out loud around other people?
No. It is not polite. If you do need to burp, cover your mouth and say, "Excuse me".
If you are having a bad day or are upset, what are three things you can do to help yourself?
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If someone is upset what should you do?
You can tell them you are sorry they are sad, you can ask what can you do to help, and/or you can tell an adult.
If you could fix one thing about your body or health what would it be?
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What are 2 things you can do when you have a cold to prevent others from getting it?
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
Wash your hands frequently.