My Smarts
In our brains, there are all types of...
"Smarts"
True or False: We use our social smarts at school.
True
Social Detectives use their...
social smarts.
This type of smart makes me good at soccer.
Sports smarts
Social smarts help us...
figure out what is going on around us.
Why do Social Detectives use their social smarts?
To collect important clues.
This type of smart makes me good at playing piano.
Music smarts
We use our social smarts when...
we are around other people.
What does a Social Detective use?
A secret, special, social magnifying glass (even if you can't see it)
This type of smart makes me get a good grade on my multiplication test.
Math smarts
True or False: Social smarts help us understand that we notice and have thoughts about what others are saying or doing, and they have thoughts too.
True
Why does a Social Detective use a magnifying glass?
To figure out the situation.
This type of smart tells me what to say when my friend is upset about her dog running away.
Friend smarts
Where do we use our social smarts?
EVERYWHERE!
What might happen if a Social Detective forgets to use his or her magnifying glass?
They might hurt someone's feelings, have a hard time making friends, or accidentally say the wrong thing.