Social Skills
True or False: It is okay to get in someone's personal space?
False. Getting into someone's space may make them feel uncomfortable.
What can you say to get someone's attention?
Excuse me
What is a hobby?
Something you do for fun
It is okay to leave the classroom without permission.
No. This is not safe, your teacher will not know where you are.
Name 2 people you like to spend time with
Answer Varies.
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.
What should you do when you walk through door and someone is behind you?
Hold the door for them
Do all friends have to like the same things?
No it is okay for friends to have different interests and share them with each other.
True or False. When playing a game, it is okay to be mad when you lose.
True, you can feel mad or upset when you lose a game. You should still be a good sport and thank the other people for playing.
How do you ask a friend to hang out with you after school?
Can you hang out with me? or you can ask them what they are do after school and ask if you can join.
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to a question, you should repeatedly ask them until they answer.
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
True or False: At School, after I go to the bathroom, it is okay to walk around the halls before I go back to class.
False. This is unsafe, as your teacher may not know where you are.
Is it okay to make comments about the way other people look or dress when it isn't kind and they didn't ask for my opinion?
No. Don't comment on people's bodies. And you should only say something if theycan fix it right away.
You don't like the video game that your friend suggested. What should you do?
Compromise - find a game you both like.
Name something you are looking forward to doing in June and July.
(answers vary)
True or False: We are having a discussion about Thanksgiving in group, but I am thinking about Grand Theft Auto, I should start a discussion about my game.
False. That is an off topic discussion.
If a teacher tells me "no" and I don't like that answer I can
respectfully express my feelings
True or False: It is okay to play video games all night long.
False. You should limit technology to 2-3 hours per day and make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.
If someone looks at me, should I immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
No - but what could you do or say?
Ask the person to your right one question to find out what their favorite hobby is.
Answer Varies
True or False: You can decide to leave a colectiva if you have an exam planned for the day
False - Colectivas are just as important as thematic subjects
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated? Name two things.
-Answer Varies.
-Take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
Name one hobby or activity you like to do fun fun.
answers will vary
If a stranger asks you to come to their car, do you go with them?
No, this is not safe.
Tell me one thing you know about the person to your left.
Answer Varies.