Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True. Greeting someone makes them feel cared for and is a polite thing to do.
True or false: Fingernails grow faster than toenails.
True
If you want to start a conversation, what is a good topic to start with?
Answers vary.
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 is ok to give your personal information to someone that you just met on social media or an online gaming site.
False. Never give out your personal information
True or False: It is OK to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never OK to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
List three ways you can be a good friend.
Answers will vary.
True or False: If someone is talking, it is ok to interrupt them.
False. Wait until they are done speaking.
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. Remember it is just a game and it's important to use your good sportsmanship-like conduct.
True or False: It is OK to take other people's things without them knowing.
False: You should always ask if you can use something that doesn't belong to you.
True or False: When I finish my work 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.
True or false: If you don't like someone, you should tell them.
False. It is never acceptable to tell someone you don't like 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 ok to share personal information with people important and close to you.
When I talk about Taylor Swift with my friends, it's okay to keep talking about Taylor Swift, 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.
Challenge: try this now.
If someone at school 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 talk about it with your teacher.
True or False: When you are having a conversation, you should make sure your body is facing the opposite direction.
False. Face the person you are talking to
True or False: It is ok if you don't brush your teeth in the morning.
False!
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?
Answers vary
If someone is upset what is something you can say to them?
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 have super strength OR super speed, which would you pick and why?
Answers vary.
What are 2 reasons that you shouldn't pick your nose.
It's dirty and spreads germs. And it's not acceptable behavior.