True or False: Picking my nose is acceptable behaviour.
False. It is gross and can spread germs
The teacher is talking. What should your body be doing?
Eyes watching, ears listening, mouth quiet.
True or False: If I don't like someone, I should tell them.
False. You should always respect others and do not need to share your opinion.
When someone is talking to me and I want to show them I am listening what can I do?
Eye contact, head nods or saying yeah or asking questions about what they are talking about.
Two of my friends want different things and are arguing, what should I do?
Let them have the conversation without interrupting. Listen to them both and if they ask for your opinion try not to take sides and find a middle ground.
Why is it important to treat others with kindness?
We should treat other's the way we want to be treated. There is no reason to be rude or aggressive.
If I have snot running down my nose, what should I do?
Get a kleenex and blow your nose, preferably privately. Don't forget to wash your hands.
You really want to be first, but the teacher says “wait.” What can you do?
Wait patiently and keep my body calm.
You feel wiggly during carpet time. What can help your body?
Ask them questions about their topic.
You see someone being left out, what should you do?
Check in with them and see if they want to join you.
What should you do before walking away from someone you are having a conversation with?
End or close the conversation and say bye.
Why is personal space important?
Invading someone's personal space can make them feel uncomfortable, threatened and/or vulnerable.
When I enter a room to ask someone a question and a conversation is already happening, what should I do?
Make eye contact, wait for an opening or wait for the conversation to end. If it is urgent you can say 'excuse me but I have an important question'.
Smile and laugh politely. You do not have to be rude and point out that it was not funny.
You realize you hurt someone's feelings. What should you do?
Apologize sincerely and take responsibility.
How do I politely disagree with someone?
Listen to what they think without interruption. Calmly press your thoughts. Try to find common ground or agree to disagree.
What should I do if I am in a disagreement and feel myself getting upset?
Do deep breathing exercises, excuse myself from the conversation or express my discomfort and request to change the topic.
What should I do when someone enters our program room in the morning?
Greet them by saying good morning. You can ask how they are feeling or how their night was.
Someone keeps interrupting you when you are talking, what should you do?
Calmly say 'Can I finish what I was saying'.
Two people are talking about a show you like and you want to join the conversation. What should you do?
You can add a related comment or say 'mind if I join in?'
What makes someone a good friend?
Respect, Kindness, Trust, etc.
If I like dinosaurs, and no one is responding to me talking about dinosaurs, is it okay for me to keep talking about dinosaurs?
You can say up to 3 things about a topic and if you do not get a response, change the topic.
I had a really bad fight with my family last night. Should I tell my friends all about it as soon as I see them?
You should always greet your friends and ask them how they are doing before jumping in with a heavy topic.
You send a text and do not get a response, what should you do?
Give the person space and check in with them later. Do not repeatedly send messages back to back.
Someone thinks you are mad at them but you are not mad at them. What can you do?
Reassure the person you are not mad and be honest about their concerns.