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Task Initiation (Getting Started)
Staying Focused (Attention & Self-Management)
Social Communication (Responding Appropriately)
Reading Social Cues (Recognizing What Others Need)
Staying On Topic (Appropriate Conversation Skills)
100

When you don't want to start reading, what strategy should you use?

  • A) Skip reading time
  • B) FIRST read 1 page, THEN movement break
  • C) Tell the teacher "no"
  • D) Wait until recess

B) FIRST read 1 page, THEN movement break

100

You're working on an assignment but start to feel bored. What should you do to stay on task?

  • A) Stop working and talk to friends
  • B) FIRST finish this step, THEN take a stretch break
  • C) Yell "This is boring!"
  • D) Put your head down and quit

B) FIRST finish this step, THEN take a stretch break

100

Your teacher starts to ask a question in class. You know the answer. What's the appropriate response?

  • A) Yell out the answer before she finishes asking
  • B) Wait your turn, raise your hand, and answer when called on
  • C) Tell your neighbor the answer loudly
  • D) Say "That's easy!" and roll your eyes

B) Wait your turn, raise your hand, and answer when called on

100

Your teacher puts her finger to her lips and says "Shh." What social cue is she giving you?

  • A) She wants you to talk louder
  • B) She needs you to be quiet
  • C) She's playing a game
  • D) She wants you to leave

B) She needs you to be quiet

100

Your class is discussing the solar system. You start talking about your dog. What happened?

  • A) You stayed on topic
  • B) You changed the subject and went off topic
  • C) You gave a good example
  • D) You answered the question

B) You changed the subject and went off topic

200

Your writing assignment looks really long and you feel frustrated. What's the best FIRST–THEN plan?

  • A) FIRST complain, THEN refuse
  • B) FIRST write one sentence, THEN use fidget tool
  • C) FIRST leave the room, THEN come back
  • D) FIRST ask to skip it, THEN play

B) FIRST write one sentence, THEN use fidget tool

200

You notice you're distracted and looking around the room instead of working. What's the best way to refocus?

  • A) Keep daydreaming
  • B) Start talking to classmates
  • C) FIRST fix your focus (look at work), THEN earn reward
  • D) Ask to go to the bathroom

C) FIRST fix your focus (look at work), THEN earn reward

200

During a group discussion, your classmate is talking about their idea. You disagree. What should you do?

  • A) Interrupt and say "That's wrong!"
  • B) Wait until they finish, then respectfully share your idea
  • C) Yell "No way!" while they're talking
  • D) Get up and walk away

B) Wait until they finish, then respectfully share your idea

200

Your classmate is working quietly with their head down and looks focused. What does this cue tell you?

  • A) They want to play with you
  • B) They're ready to chat
  • C) They need to concentrate and shouldn't be interrupted
  • D) They're sleeping

C) They need to concentrate and shouldn't be interrupted

200

Your teacher asks "Who can tell me about the main character?" You say "I have a dentist appointment tomorrow!" What should you have done?

  • A) That was perfect
  • B) Answered the question about the main character or stayed silent if you didn't know the answer.
  • C) Talked more about the dentist
  • D) Asked about lunch

B) Answered the question about the main character or stayed silent if you didn't know the answer.

300

You're angry about starting a hard math worksheet. What should you do FIRST?

  • A) FIRST take a calm breath, THEN try one problem
  • B) FIRST yell at someone, THEN start
  • C) FIRST throw your pencil, THEN apologize
  • D) FIRST walk out, THEN come back

A) FIRST take a calm breath, THEN try one problem

300

You're 5 minutes into your independent work and want to walk around. How can you stay on task?

  • A) Just get up and walk around without permission
  • B) FIRST work 2 more minutes, THEN ask for movement break
  • C) Stop working and start wandering
  • D) Yell "I need to move!"

B) FIRST work 2 more minutes, THEN ask for movement break

300

Your teacher is giving instructions to the whole class. You have a question. What's the appropriate way to handle this?

  • A) Shout out "What?!" during her instructions
  • B) Raise your hand and wait to be called on, or wait until she says "Any questions?"
  • C) Talk to your friend about it instead
  • D) Complain loudly "I don't get it!"

B) Raise your hand and wait to be called on, or wait until she says "Any questions?"

300

During independent work time, your teacher walks over and stands near your desk, looking at your paper. What is she probably checking for?

  • A) Whether you're on task and need help
  • B) What you're having for lunch
  • C) If you want to play a game
  • D) Nothing, she's just standing there

A) Whether you're on task and need help

300

Your friend is telling you about their soccer game. You really want to talk about your new video game. When should you bring it up?

  • A) Interrupt them right away
  • B) Wait until they finish talking about soccer, THEN ask if you can share about your game
  • C) Just start talking about video games while they're talking
  • D) Walk away and talk to someone else

B) Wait until they finish talking about soccer, THEN ask if you can share about your game

400

Your teacher gives directions but you think "I already know this!" What's the appropriate response using FIRST–THEN?

  • A) FIRST interrupt the teacher, THEN do it
  • B) FIRST ignore directions, THEN guess
  • C) FIRST show one example to prove it, THEN take a break
  • D) FIRST complain, THEN start

C) FIRST show one example to prove it, THEN take a break

400

Your teacher is explaining something, but you really want to talk about your weekend. What shows appropriate self-management?

  • A) Interrupt and tell your story
  • B) Shout out about your weekend
  • C) FIRST finish the tiny task she's explaining, THEN ask to share
  • D) Talk to your neighbor instead

C) FIRST finish the tiny task she's explaining, THEN ask to share

400

A classmate asks to borrow your pencil during silent work time. You need it. How do you respond appropriately?

  • A) Ignore them completely
  • B) Quietly say "I'm using it, but maybe ask the teacher for one"
  • C) Yell "No! Get your own!"
  • D) Throw your pencil at them

B) Quietly say "I'm using it, but maybe ask the teacher for one"

400

A classmate keeps looking away and stepping back while you're talking to them. What social cue are they giving?

  • A) They want to hear more
  • B) They need some space or want to end the conversation
  • C) They think you're funny
  • D) They want you to talk louder

B) They need some space or want to end the conversation

400

During math class, your teacher is explaining fractions. You raise your hand and ask "Can we have extra recess today?" What's wrong with this?

  • A) Nothing, that's a good question
  • B) It's off topic and not related to the math lesson; save it for an appropriate time
  • C) You should have yelled it instead
  • D) You should ask twice

B) It's off topic and not related to the math lesson; save it for an appropriate time

500

You really want free time but there's classwork to do. Create a FIRST–THEN plan that shows good task initiation.

  • A) FIRST demand free time, THEN maybe work
  • B) FIRST work for 3 minutes, THEN earn free time
  • C) FIRST hide your work, THEN play
  • D) FIRST ask to leave, THEN refuse work

B) FIRST work for 3 minutes, THEN earn free time

500

You've been working for 10 minutes and the directions seem hard. You feel like giving up. What's the best 2-step plan to stay on task?

  • A) FIRST throw your paper away, THEN complain
  • B) FIRST yell for help, THEN refuse to work
  • C) FIRST ask for help politely, THEN do one part at a time
  • D) FIRST hide under your desk, THEN sleep

C) FIRST ask for help politely, THEN do one part at a time

500

The class is discussing a book. You're excited to share but two other kids are also raising their hands. What shows good social communication AND self-control?

  • A) Start talking over everyone because you're excited
  • B) Keep your hand raised, stay quiet and attentive, wait for your turn even if others go first
  • C) Put your hand down and give up
  • D) Complain "I never get picked!"

B) Keep your hand raised, stay quiet and attentive, wait for your turn even if others go first

500

Your teacher says "Class, eyes on me" and stops talking until everyone is looking. What is the social cue and what should you do?

  • A) She's playing a staring game; keep doing your work
  • B) She needs everyone's attention before continuing; stop what you're doing and look at her
  • C) She wants you to close your eyes
  • D) She's counting how many students are there

B) She needs everyone's attention before continuing; stop what you're doing and look at her

500

You're in a group discussing a story about a girl who moves to a new school. You want to share that you moved once too. Is this on topic, and what's the right way to share?

  • A) It's off topic; don't share
  • B) It's on topic because it connects to the story; raise your hand and say "I can relate because I moved too"
  • C) Just start talking about all your moves without waiting
  • D) It's on topic; interrupt and tell your whole life story

B) It's on topic because it connects to the story; raise your hand and say "I can relate because I moved too"