Social Skills
What do social skills do for us?
They help us build relationships, make friends, and get along with people in an expected way.
Name two comfortable feelings
True or False:
People don't care if you are listening to them
ABSOLUTELY FALSE!!!
Who is your school social worker/counselor?
ME!!!!
Ms. Buck
Who was the first president of the United States?
Good ol' George Washington
List 3 important social skills
Listening | Sharing | Taking turns | Being kind | Understanding feelings
Name two uncomfortable feelings
Angry, frustrated, sad
Why is listening so important with friends?
We can build stronger friendships
It shows respect to the person speaking
It helps us avoid misunderstandings
It makes people feel valued and heard
Who is your case manager? (they talk to your parents about your education and IEP)
Ms. Soder (5th graders)
Ms. Buck (4th graders)
In what country has Mrs. Currens lived, other than the United States?
Germany
This tool helps us from sharing too much or saying inappropriate things that make people uncomfortable
Social filter
What are our emotional warning signs called?
Body Cues
Feelings Warning Signs
Stop Signs (Stop, Think, Choose)
Why is listening important in school?
It helps us learn and understand better
It keeps us safe
It also makes learning more fun!
Who can you go to when you need to talk about things going on that are bothering you?
Always start with your teacher, then you can talk to your social worker/counselor!
What is the fastest animal in the world?
Cheetah
What should we always do before we make a comment about something or someone?
Use T.H.I.N.K.
What do we call the tools to help us bring our body back to a calm, ready to work state?
Coping skills
What did Ms. Buck share that she was doing that weekend when we practiced "active listening"
(to jog your memory: everyone came up and shared something, the class was expected to ask follow up questions)
I was going to the cool haunted house!
What is an IEP?
An IEP is your individualized education plan. This is created with your INDIVIDUAL needs in mind, what you need to succeed, and how to get you to meet your goals in school.
Who wrote the famous book "Cat in the Hat"?
Dr. Seuss
Even if you are using T.H.I.N.K., what should you never comment on or bring to someones attention?
Their personal appearance, race, skin color.
Personally, if someone cannot control or change something at all or within 5 minutes, I would suggest that you keep it in your thought bubble.
True or False
Everyone has the same set of coping skills.
What is it called when we use more than our ears to listen to others?
hint: _____ _____ Listening
Whole Body Listening
Where can you find your social worker/counselor and your case manager if you need them?
Building 11!
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
A bat