Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people before trying to start a conversation with them.
True.
It is okay to talk with your mouth full of food?
No, it is not okay. It is gross.
When my teacher tells me "NO" or "STOP", I should ignore them.
NO! It is not ok to ignore your teachers. Follow you teacher's directions and ask for help if needed.
TRUE or FALSE It is okay to drink soda with every meal.
FALSE. You should limit your soda intake and drink more water.
What qualities do you think make a “trusted teacher”? Who are the trusted teachers you know?
A trusted teacher listens to you, helps you and makes you feel safe.
True or False: It is okay to give someone a nickname without their permission.
FALSE. It is not okay to give someone a name that is not theirs without asking.
If you are eating a messy food (hot wings, spaghetti, pizza), what are ways to keep yourself clean?
Wipe/wash your mouth with a napkin
Wipe/wash your hands
Use a wet napkin to wipe self.
What are good qualities in a friend?
Trust
Kindness
Liking similar things
Honesty
Funny
etc...
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Broccoli, Celery, Carrots, etc....
True or false: It is okay to open things in the store before I buy them?
False. Opening things in the store before you buy them is not okay. You could get in trouble with the store and even with the law!
True or False: It's OK to take other people's things.
False: You should always ask if you can use something that doesn't belong to you.
True or False: When I finish my work at school I can make all the noise I want.
FALSE. You need to respect everyone and wait quietly for everyone to finish their work.
True or false: If you don't like someone, you should tell them.
False. It is never acceptable to tell someone you hate them. It is always important to respect others, whether you like them or not.
Why is it important to wash your hands?
So that we don't spread germs and get people sick.
True or false: It is okay to tell people they are "not a good person/student/friend".
False. We need to speak respectfully to others even if we feel this way. There are kinder ways to say this!
When I want to talk to someone, what's the first thing I should do?
Raise your hand should, say excuse me or wait for the person to acknowledge you.
When you sneeze or cough, should you do so in the open or into your arm? How can you clean up after yourself afterwards?
Into your arm!
Wash Hands, use hand sanitizer, use tissue
If someone does something mean to me, I should do it back to them?
True or False: I should shower or bathe often.
True! This keeps us clean and healthy.
When outside at recess, is it okay to refuse to come inside?
No, you need to follow directions when they are given.
Is it important to listen when other people are giving directions?
Yes
Name the three rules you follow in the classroom.
Sit quietly, Listen to directions, Raise your hand, Speak kindly, Complete tasks.
When I am working or in a group, should I get up and walk away?
No. You always need to ask before leaving your seat.
Is it important to exercise? Why?
Yes. This helps us get our energy out, it releases hormones called endorphins that make us happy and can reduce anxiety/depression, and it keeps us healthy!
What is one way that you deal with a person who is not saying kind things to you
You can tell them to stop, let them know that what they are saying is mean, you can remind yourself that you do not have to listen or believe what they say, and you can talk to staff about what has happened.