Social Skills
How do you show somebody you are listening to them? (3)
1. appropriate body language
2. eye contact
3. making on topic comments / questions
Is it ok to feel stressed? What can we do in these situations?
YES! If you feel stressed you can calmly and kindly tell an adult why and ask for help. You can also complete a coping strategy if needed.
What is Spider-Man's real name?
Peter Parker
You have a test at the end of the week. What should you do? (4 steps)
1. Write it down in my agenda/calendar
2. Complete my homework
3. Study
4. Ask someone for help on material you don't understand
You are feeling mad because your sister ate your candy so you hit her. Why do you get a consequence for this? What should you do next time?
You get a consequence because you control your own actions - it is not ok to hit people. Next time you can pause, tell your sister you don't like when she eats your candy without asking, and use a coping strategy. (Feeling mad is ok! Hitting is not)
What should you do when seeing someone for the first time that day?
Greet them
Is it ok if people feel mad or frustrated with you?
What superhero is the flash good friends with?
Green Lantern
You don't finish an assignment in class. What do you have to do?
Finish it after class. It is ok if we are trying our best and can't finish an assignment, but we still have to get it done.
You and your brother decide to play a game together. You don't like the way he is playing so you yell at him. He decides he does not want to play with you anymore. How did your actions cause this? What should you do?
You yelled at your brother instead of speaking calmly and kindly. Next time you can use an i message and work out a compromise. (remember - when playing with others we have to be flexible, we can't make all the rules)
How should you get someones attention?
Say their name, say excuse me, tap them on the shoulder (1 time) - wait for them to respond
What can you do if you feel embarrassed?
Remind yourself everybody feels embarrassed sometimes! You can complete a coping strategy. You can also tell someone about what happened.
Who is Superman's alter ego?
Clark Kent
You are on zoom and your teacher tells you to go to an assignment in google classroom. You are confused where to go, what should you do?
(make sure to be paying attention in class so you can follow instructions and complete your assignments!)
Mom is working so you decide to skip class. What is a possible consequence of this?
- Having to do work after class
- Having to do work over the weekend
- Mom is disappointed
- Having to do work while your siblings play (this is fair, they did their work during class)
A friend comes over and he wants to watch TV but you want to play outside. How can you handle this?
Compromise
- You do both and split the time
- You choose something completely new to do together
How do you tell someone you don't like what they are doing?
Calmly and kindly. Use an i message. (Ex: I feel frustrated when you take my toys without asking, can you ask me first next time?)
Who is Batman's enemy?
The Joker
You work really hard on an assignment and it got deleted. What should you do?
Calmly and kindly tell an adult and explain what happened. Most of the time you can get your work back on a computer. If you can't get your work back send your teacher an email telling her what happened. (Mom and I would love to help you in this situation if you are calm and kind!)
You calmly tell mom you are confused in math class and you need help. Mom is able to help you understand the classwork and you complete it before class ends. How did your actions cause this?
You calmly explained what you needed help with (providing details) instead of yelling "help me!" or giving up. Mom was able to explain the work to you because you were calm and on task.
Mom has a client over and you are feeling nervous. What should you do?
Complete a coping strategy independently (not an emergency situation). Mom is busy so we don't want to interrupt her work
What should we do before acting when we feel a feeling very strongly?
Pause! Think about how your actions will have consequences and choose a positive action.
Who would win in a fight - Caroline or The Hulk?
Caroline!!!! obviously
Your classmates are typing inappropriate comments in the chat. What should you do?
Continue with class, your teacher will handle it. If possible, minimize your chat so it is not a distraction.
You yell "help me" when you are feeling scared. Nobody is able to help you, why?
You are not explaining what you need help with. We can't read your mind! (It would be cool if we could)