Social Skills 1
True or False:
If I need to get a tissue or water when I'm in the Learning Centre, I always need to ask permission.
False.
When you are in a familiar setting, it is okay to just comment about what you are going to get ("I need a tissue).
True or False:
I started cooking something on the stove. It is okay to leave the kitchen to play video games while it cooks.
False.
It is not okay. A fire could start if the stove is unattended in the kitchen.
Name 3 activities you can do alone.
Play cards, watch TV, work on a hobby, video games, make phone calls to/spend time with friends/family, exercise, clean, etc.
True or False.
It is okay to drink milk every time I am thirsty.
False.
Milk has a lot of sugar in it. You should limit how much you drink and, instead, drink more water.
True or False:
Someone is a “trusted adult” if you are afraid of them?
False.
Trusted adults make you feel safe, are good listeners and are helpful when you are finding something difficult or hard.
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.
If I am cooking, what is the first thing I should do before I start?
Wash my hands.
True or False:
A friend is someone that you like spending time with but they do not like spending time with you.
False.
A friend is someone that you like spending time with and likes spending time with you.
Also, you usually have something in common or like/dislike the same things.
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
Apples, bananas, oranges, broccoli, celery, carrots, etc.
True or False:
When playing cards or a board game, it is alright to be scream when you lose.
False.
It's okay to feel angry inside but not ok to scream. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner. Remember it is just a game.
What should I do before walking away from someone?
1.) Say goodbye
2.) Make a comment to close out the conversation (i.e., "It was nice chatting with you", "I better get going or I am going to be late". "We should catch up again soon", etc.)
True or False:
When I finish my work at school I should ask staff, "What should I do next?"
True.
Your teachers work hard to plan lessons for you. It is important to always show respect and ask before you start free time.
True or False:
If you don't like someone, tell them you hate them.
False.
It is never expected to tell someone that you hate them. It is always expected to respect others.
True or False:
It is ok to never eat fruit or vegetables.
To be healthy, you should eat 7-10 servings of fruit and vegetables. They help keep your heart healthy.
True or false:
It is okay to ask someone you don't know well, for their address.
False.
It's okay to ask someone you don't know well what town they live in but asking for their address is personal information and not shared with others you don't know well.
When I enter a room to ask someone a question, what's the first thing I should do?
What do I need to wait for?
I should say something to get their attention.
Then wait for them to look at me.
If my teacher has upset me by something they have said or done, who should I talk to about it first?
You should ask your teacher if they are able to talk with you at some point during the school day. You should explain your feelings using "I" statements.
OR
Talk to another adult in the Learning Centre about it and ask for their advice before talking to the teacher.
True or False:
To "catch up" with someone means that you are running after them to get their attention.
False.
To "catch up" with someone means that you are talking with them to find out what is new in thier life.
True or False:
It is healthy to not eat all day and just have one big meal before bed.
False.
You should have 3 balanced meals a day. Your body is more sensitive in the morning on purpose. That’s to help fuel our bodies, get us moving and get us through the day. At night, insulin resistance kicks in. The result is that those extra calories when you eat at night are stored as fat while you sleep instead of being burned throughout the day.
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/community helpers and it is ok to give them this information, even if you don't know them.
Why is it important for others to have positive thoughts about me?
If they have positive thoughts, they will want to spend more time with me and like being around me.
True or False:
The 6 steps to using a washing machine are:
1.) Sort clothes
2.) Put clothes in the washer
3.) Add detergent
4.) Select water temperature and load size
5.) Close lid
6.) Start the machine
True.
True or False:
If someone is really fat, I should ask them if they eat a lot of food.
False.
It is never expected to ask someone about thier weight or how much food they eat.
True or False:
It is important to exercise.
True.
Exercise helps us stay healthy, happy, sleep well at night and keeps us in a good mood.
True or False:
You shouldn't pick your nose because:
1.) It spreads germs and is dirty.
2.) It's unexpected for a teenager or adult to do this. People will have negative thoughts about you.
True.
USE KLEENEX!