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A classmate keeps whispering to you as the teacher is talking, what do you do?
quietly tell the person that you are trying to listen to the teacher and ask them to stop, if they don't you can tell the teacher.
What are coping skills?
Strategies or methods that you use to help you overcome strong emotions.
What should you do if you are confused about an assignment or question on a test?
Raise your hand and ask the teacher a question.
How can you try to make new friends at school?
Talk to friends at break, lunch and in PE, join clubs or sports, meet new students during group projects in your classes. Participate in the activities that help you become friendly with others.
What are some emotions you may feel before starting a new school?
Anxiety, nervous, scared, excited, happy, and sad.
The week of school, you go to have lunch and you don't know many people yet. What should you do?
You could look for a familiar face from someone you saw in one of your classes, and just sit at their table. You could also walk out with someone from your class who seems nice, and sit next to he/she.
What kind of coping skills do you use when you are angry when you are in school or another public place?
Counting, taking deep breaths, take a walk, talk to a friend or adult
What should you do if you do not feel well at school?
Tell a friend or teacher; Ask the teacher to go to the nurse
You meet new people. What would be some conversation starters?
ask them about them i.e. if they play video games? what do the play?, which schools they have gone to? if they like playing sports or what activities they do after school.
What are some kind actions to do to show people kindness and/or interest?
share about yourself, talk to them and ask how they're doing, listen to them, say only kind things
You want to do something and you are afraid your parents won't approve of it. What should you do?
It is always best to be honest with your parents, even if they don't agree with you than to lie or do it behind their backs.
What kind of coping skills could you use when you tend to experience negative thoughts and feelings about you or at different situations?
1- Become away of the negatiive thought
2- find a replacement and more positive thought
3- take a risk
You find out you are having a surprise assignment in your hardest class, you haven't studied, what can you do?
Ask the teacher to read the test to you, take your time, read all of the questions, and double check your answers.
What are benefits of practicing good social skills, even it if means getting out of your comfort zone?
You can communicate better, make more friends, get the help you need.
When is a time that you have felt big emotions that feel too difficult to cope with? What are some strategies you use to feel better again?
Answers vary. Some examples might include big test coming up; death of pet or loved one; fight with a friend
You sit next to a kid who tries to copy your work, and then in the hallway, he behaves as if he doesn't know you. What do you do?
If you start getting bothered that they are taking advantage of you, you can block him from copying your work, of making excuses that you did not do it yet.
You ask a teacher if you can play a game on your chromebook and they say no, what do you do?
Accept that they have told you no.
The homework is really hard this year, especially math, you get frustrated because you don't understand it, what do you do?
Ask for help from a teacher or aide in the class. Tell your parents you need a tutor.
Give an example of poor social skills
Lots of examples!
You are uncertain about how to behave or respond to others. What would be some ways to figure it out?
You should try to talk to your parents and have an open conversation about the topic that concerns you or you could ask anyone closed to you.
During PE you have to walk or run laps. Most kids go in pairs o with others but your friends are not with you in that period. What should you do?
You could try to join a few other kids by just catching up and walking next to them. Eavesdrop on their conversation and attempt to comment on the topic or give out a compliment.
Someone keeps poking you in the shoulder with a pencil during class, what should you do?
Calmly ask the person to stop, if they don't stop, tell the teacher or ask to move your seat
A student talks out of turn and yells out answers to questions without raising his hand, he is often loud and makes noises. He is often disruptive and disrespectful, what do you do?
Try your best to ignore him, or ask him if he needs help in a kind neutral tone voice.
What are some ways to start a conversation with a new friend in class that you don't know very well?
Say hi, introduce yourself, ask them about their weekend, their day, or hobbies - find a mutual interest!
What safety measures should you consider when going online? Why is it important to search information from trustworthy sources?
One should always look at the source to be serious enough and not just a random chat with strangers who are stating an opinion. A trustworthy source will most likely be your parents, family or other closed people.