Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True.
It is okay to grab someone else's food during lunch?
No, Unless someone offers you their snack/food you should not grab what is not yours
What does it mean to acknowledge the speaker? What would that look like?
Looking at the person speaker, Not interrupting
Maintaining the topic
"Your hair looks really messy"
Is this a 'think it' or 'say it' thought? Why
THINK IT. It is a negative thought that may lead to negative consequences.
What qualities do you think make someone a “trusted adult”? Who are the trusted adults in your life?
People who make you feel safe. Parents, guardians, siblings, teachers.
When I want to talk to someone, what's the first thing I should do?
I should say something to get their attention and wait for them to look at me.
You are working on an activity on the mat with your folder, papers and notebook. Your speech therapist comes in and tells you it's time for speech. What should you do before leaving the classroom?
1. Gather your papers and books
2. Put them away in your desk
True or False: It is Okay to interrupt someone as they are speaking and change the topic
False. If you want to change the topic wait for your peer to finish speaking.
What is a consequence?
A consequence is the result we may experience based off our actions/words.
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 law!
True or False: It's OK to grab everything you want even if it's not yours.
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.
What is FALSE. You need to respect everyone and wait quietly or call for your teacher.
True or false: If you don't like someone, tell them you hate them.
False. It is never acceptable to tell someone you hate them. It is always important to respect others.
Consequence "I get invited to parties"
Is this consequence the result of a "think it" (negative) or "say it" (positive) statement?
What might the statement be?
SAY IT- Positive statement
Maybe you act friendly toward peers in your class and say nice things
True or false: It is okay to tell people they are "not smart" or "being annoying"
Are these "think it" or "say it" statements
False. It is rude.
You enter the classroom after coming back from speech. What should you do?
(Hint: R__ t__ R__)
READ THE ROOM.
Pt. 2 Define it:
If someone at school has upset me should I ask for hugs, swear, or hit?
No! Give yourself personal space, tell an adult, ask to take a walk or a break. Express your feelings calmly
Is there any problem with this conversation? Max: "I love animals my favorite animal is a zebra, whats your favorite animal?"
Ruby" "I just want to play video games. My favorite video game is Mario Party"
YES. Ruby did not acknowledge Max's question and changed to topic
Is it important to use a social filter? What does this mean?
YES. Keeping negative thoughts in my head, and saying positive thoughts is called using a 'filter'
Social filters help us think about what we say before we say it. If we don't use a social filter there can be negative consequences.
Is it okay to refuse to follow directions (I.e., wearing a seatbelt, remaining seated) on the bus?
NO! Many times these directions keep us safe.
Is it okay to interrupt someone as they are speaking and change the topic? What are some ways we can introduce a new topic?
If you want to change the topic wait for your peer to finish speaking.
Provide the necessary background information before jumping into a new topic.
If you need help with something but the adults in the room are busy, what could you do?
1)Raise your hand
2) Be patient
3) Wait your turn
When I am working or in a group, should I get up and walk away?
What are the expectations of group work?
No, you should be talking with your group and finding a way to work together
SARA and MANNY
Sara- *answered a math question and got it wrong*
Manny said "That was the easiest question, how could you get the wrong?"
Was this something that should have been "said" or "thought"?
What kind of consequence might Manny experience? (negative or positive)
Thought- "think it"
Manny may experience a negative consequence. Sara may not want to talk to Manny anymore or feel uncomfortable answering questions in class.
What is personal space and Why is it important to utilize personal space?
Personal space is the physical space immediately surrounding someone. Being in someone's personal space can make them uncomfortable or nervous. Everyone is allowed to ask for personal space.