Social Skills
True or False: If I need to go to the bathroom in school, I always need to ask permission.
True. It is important for teachers to know where you are to make sure everyone stays safe.
I started cooking something on the stove. It is okay to leave the kitchen to play video games while it cooks. Explain your answer.
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 share my address with others.
False. Do not share your address with others unless your parents allow you to do so.
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.
Tell me 4 steps to brush your teeth.
1.) Put toothpaste on the toothbrush
2.) Brush
3.) Rinse
4.) Floss
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.
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 when someone is talking to me?
Practice whole body listening. Eyes are looking, ears listening, brain is thinking.
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: It is okay to talk about other people's families in a negative way.
False. It is not acceptable to talk about others or theirs families in a negative way. To show respect, we only talk about them in a positive way.
True or false: It is okay to share your food with others in school.
False. To keep others safe, we must eat only the food our parents provide. Other students could have an allergy or not be able to eat certain foods.
If I ask someone to play a game with me but they don't want to play, what should I do?
I can ask someone else, or I can see what game they want to play and play with them instead.
True or false. In school, if someone is saying unkind things to me or saying bad words, I should do the same thing to them.
False. In school, it is important to tell an adult when someone is doing something wrong so that you do not get in trouble too.
In school, if I do not like someone, it is okay to be mean to that person or say unkind things about them.
False, it is okay if we do not want to hang out with someone, but it is not okay to say hurtful things. We must show respect and good manners.
What qualities do you think make someone a “trusted adult”? Who are the trusted adults in your life?
Trusted adults make children feel safe, are good listeners and are helpful when the child is facing a challenge. It’s normal that this group of trusted adults may change as children mature and age.
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.
Name 3 ways that I can show good manners in the lunch room.
wash your hands before eating, chew with your mouth closed, raise your hand if you need something, do not touch other peoples food, don't talk with food in your mouth
If someone bothers me, what should I do?
Tell a teacher, walk away, talk about your feelings with an adult you trust
What are 2 reasons that we wash our hands?
To help stop germs from spreading.
To help keep my body healthy.