Social Skills
True or False: If I need to get a tissue or water when I'm at townhouse, 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).
I started cooking something on the stove. It is okay to leave the kitchen to play video games while it cooks. Explain your answer.
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 soda with every meal, as long as I don't eat as much that day.
FALSE. You should limit your soda intake and drink more water.
Can you name 3 trusted adults in your life?
A trusted adult is someone who makes you feel safe
Mom, Dad, Grandparent, Teacher
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking. Explain your answer.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
True or False: During cooking I shouldn't be listening and do my own thing.
False. We need to pay attention in cooking and in any group activity
What makes someone a friend?
Someone that you like spending time with and likes spending time with you. You usually have something in common or like/dislike the same things.
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
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?
Talk before you walk. I should make a comment to close out the conversation.
True or False: When I finish my work at school I should ask staff "what should I do next?" Explain your answer.
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 acceptable to tell someone you hate them. It is always important to respect others.
Why is it important to wear deodorant and shower?
So that we don't smell bad/offensive. If you smell bad, others may not have positive thoughts or want to spend time with me.
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? Then what do I need to wait for?
I should say something to get their attention and 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?
If you are upset by a staff member and do not know what to say you should ask to speak to another trusted adult
What does it mean to "follow up," with someone?
Asking them related questions to something they have told you in the past.
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,” explains registered dietitian Alexis Supan, RD. “But our insulin resistance kicks up at night.” The result is that those extra calories coming from your late-night meal or snack 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
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.
Tell me 5 steps to correctly wash your clothes. (Only talking about the washer. The dryer steps are not included.)
1.) Load clothes
2.) Add detergent
3.) Select setting
4.) Close lid
5.) Push start
If someone is really fat and I have questions about it, who should I ask and when?
I should wait to ask a trusted adult any questions about someone else's appearance. I should ask later and not in front of the person I have questions about.
Is it important to exercise? What benefits does exercise provide?
Yes. Good Health, happiness, assists with good sleep, helps with mood.
What are 2 reasons that you shouldn't pick your nose.
It's dirty and spreads germs.
It's unexpected social behavior from a teenager and people will have negative thoughts.