Social Skills
One way a person will know I am talking to them is...
Eye Contact(look at them)
Body position(turn my body towards them)
Speak to them (use their name)
If someone takes my seat at lunch I could:
Ask them to move
Find another seat
Ask a peer to help
Ask an adult in the cafeteria for help
I am tired and cranky because I didn’t sleep well last night. What can I do to stay calm and focused?
Go for a quick walk to the bathroom.
Splash water on my face.
Use positive self talk("I can do this." "Only 10 minutes left.")
Is this appropriate: I walk in late to class and yell, “No worries I am here class can’t start now.”
Not appropriate.
Disruptive to class.
Disrespectful to teacher.
Attention seeking.
Is this appropriate:I get into an argument with my BFF. As soon as I get home I post how awful she is and how much I dislike her.
Not appropriate.
It is mean and hurtful.
It will embarrass her.
Will impact the friendship forever.
I can respect a person's personal space by standing how far away?
an arm's length away
What do I do if someone cuts me in line?
Calmly explain to them they cut you and you have been waiting.
Tell them to go to the end of the line and wait their turn.
Tell an adult in the cafeteria.
I am angry because I didn’t do my homework and the teacher is asking for it. What can I do to stay calm?
Accept responsibility.
Explain to the teacher you didn’t do it but your plan is to do it today ( ELB, Lunch, Afterschool).
Do it as soon as you can and hand it in.
Is this appropriate: I am eating lunch and my food falls on the floor. I pick it up and pop it into my mouth.
Not Appropriate.
It is disgusting and dirty.
Throw it out and wipe up the floor.
Is this appropriate: I fail a test. As soon as I get home I text everyone I know that the teacher hates me, never told me about the test and failed me on purpose.
Not appropriate.
Not true.
It is mean and hurtful.
What is one way I can start a conversation with someone?
Say:
"Excuse me."
"I like your (shirt, bag,hat)."
"Hi my name is..."
What do I do if I lose my belongings?
Check the last class I was in.
Check the lost and found.
Check the main office.
Ask an adult for help.
I was late for school, left my chromebook home and forgot my lunch. I am having the worst day of my life. What can I do to stay calm?
Borrow a chromebook from the Media Center.
Buy or ask the cafeteria staff for the free lunch.
Stay calm and remember tomorrow will be better.
Is this appropriate: I am sitting at my lunch table and start to talk about my birthday party. I did not invite everyone at the table to my party.
Not Appropriate.
It is rude to talk about the party since you didn’t invite everyone. It could make people feel left out and make everyone feel uncomfortable.
Is this appropriate: I heard someone posted something negative about me. I didn't see it and I don't know them. I make up a lie about them and post it online.
Not appropriate.
It is mean and hurtful.
It will embarrass this person.
You could get into trouble at home and school for making up lies about people(slander).
If I want to hangout with someone after school I could:
Plan ahead and ask your parents
Ask them to come over(give a date and time)
Exchange phone numbers
Give them my address
What do I do if I have a question in class?
Try to solve it on my own.
Ask a friend.
Raise your hand to Ask a teacher.
Ask a para.
I walked in to class and there is a substitute teacher I can’t stand. What do I do?
Deal with it.
Follow the classroom rules.
Complete my work.
Ask to go to guidance for a brief break if I am having a hard time.
Is this appropriate: I am sitting in class and am getting hungry. I ask to go to the bathroom and sneak into the lunch wave and buy food and bring it to back to class.
Not Appropriate.
Against the rules.
Disrespectful/Disruptive to peers and teachers.
Not fair to others.
Is this appropriate: I am at my friends house with a few other friends. We start making silly faces and taking pictures and sending them to friends who were not invited over.
Not appropriate.
It is mean and hurtful.
It excludes friends.
Makes people feel uncomfortable if they were not invited.
Will impact the friendship.
What do I do if I see a teacher outside of school(at the mall, grocery store, soccer game)?
Say
"Hi!"
"How are you?"
Introduce them to your parents/siblings.
What do I do if I have a problem and need to talk?
Go to guidance and ask to speak with:
School Counselor
School Social Worker
School Psychologist
Seek out a trusted adult at school or home.
I have 3 tests today and feel it is not fair. I am angry and upset and worried I will get bad grades. What do I do?
Stay calm.
Focus on 1 test a time.
Study between classes.
Do your best.
What is self awareness?
Being aware of how you behave and how others behave and how that might impact how people around you might feel or behave.
Is this appropriate: I had a really bad day at school. Argued with friends, teachers and then with my parents when I got home. I feel really sad and alone. I start sending texts and posting images making threats against friends, school and my family.
Not Appropriate.
You are acting out of anger and sadness.
You will not be able to take back what you say or erase threats/images.
It is illegal to threaten people and their safety.