Basic Life Skills
When you need help, what can you do?
ask for help from a friend or staff member
Should we wash our hands before eating food?
yes
When someone says good morning, should we say it back?
yes, it is always polite to wish someone a good morning
True or Fflse: When changing clothes, we should just leave them on the floor for someone else to pickup later
false
How do you sort laundry before washing it?
Sort by color (white and light colors go together and dark and bright colors go together)
When you need someones attention, what can we do?
raise your hand or politely wait and ask when they are free
What is one song we can sing while washing our hands?
happy birthday (x2), twinkle twinkle, abc's
When the waiter brings your burgers, fries, and milkshake to your table, what should you say?
thank you
If we spill water on our table, what should we do?
get something to dry it up, if it is a big spill tell someone
Where do toys, books, and shoes go when you are done using them?
Where they usually come from (bins, baskets,shelves)
How do you decide which task to do first when you have several assignments or chores due?
Do the most urgent and important task first.
How many times should you put on deodorant?
at least twice a day
What if you were served fried worms with snails? What should we say to show we do not want to eat that?
no thank you
Should we all help in cleaning off the tables?
yes
How often should bed sheets and pillowcases be washed?
Once a week
True or false: if there is a line, we should always go to the back of the line
true
When showering, do we just rinse off with water?
no, with shampoo and soap/body wash
When asking staff for help, what is the magic word?
please
What are three small chores you can complete in under two minutes before leaving for school?
Make your bed, Empty a Small Trash Can, pick up clothes from the floor, and put them away where they belong
What tools or supplies do you need to sweep a kitchen floor?
Broom, dustpan, or a mop
Tell me three ways you can say goodbye
goodbye, have a nice day, nice to meet you, thank you..
When you sneeze, what should you do?
bring your elbow to your mouth and turn away from others
True or false: When eating with a group, it is always polite to wait for everyone to be ready before eating your meal.
true
If there is a spill on the ground, should we tell staff or just let it be?
tell staff, we don't want anyone to slip
What should you do with a dirty dish sponge after cleaning dishes?
Rinse the sponge thoroughly with clean water, wring it out completely, and place it in a dry location where it can air-dry on all sides.