Social Skills
True or False: It is okay to get in someone's personal space.
False. Getting into someone's space may make them feel uncomfortable.
What can you say to get someone's attention?
Excuse me
False, "hold" your thought or write it down and wait your turn.
What is the first thing you should do if you are about to lose your temper with a friend?
Walk away and calm down.
It is okay to join groups late.
No, you should join group within a 5 minute window.
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
What should you do when you walk through door and someone is behind you?
Hold the door for them
True or false: I should be looking around the room when the teacher is talking to me.
False.
Name three ways to calm down appropriately.
Any appropriate answer will do :)
Is it okay to be upset when you lose a game?
Yes, you can feel mad or upset when you lose a game. You should still be a good sport, thank the other people for playing and not break things.
True or False: It is OK to get angry at a friend.
True - but it is not OK to do anything to harm your friend.
True or false: A good example of hygiene is brushing your teeth every other day.
False. Every day (preferably 2x a day)
______ contact shows someone I am paying attention when they are talking to me.
Eye
If you can't solve a problem with a friend, you should ask a _________ for help.
Adult (teacher, counselor, parent, etc.)
What should you do if you are feeling hyper?
Take some deep breaths, find a non-disruptive way to release energy (swinging your feet, doodling, finger tapping on your legs, etc.).
True or False: My friends are having a discussion about summer plans, but I am thinking about video games. I should interrupt them and start talking about my game.
False. That is an off topic discussion. Try to pay attention the the discussion the group is having so you can join the conversation.
Which of the following is a conflict stopper?
a) communicate how you feel
b) acting bossy
c) spreading rumors
d) teasing
a) communicate how you feel
True or false: Staying on topic shows others that I am paying attention.
True
True or False: It is okay not to be best friends with another peer but you have to be respectful to them.
True - Everyone deserves respect.
You see two individuals being unsafe on the premises. What should you do?
Stay calm. Get an adult (staff member). Do not get involved.
True or False: A compromise is an example of always getting what YOU want.
False - a compromise is an agreement where both people get some of what they want.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated? Name two appropriate things.
-Any appropriate answer:
-Take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
True or false: You should buy something you want before you buy the things you need.
What type of message is this:
"I feel angry when you are in my space. Please stop."
"I" message - "I" messages help us to communicate our feelings in a calm way so that people can better understand us.
You are so angry you are ready to hurt someone or break something. What should you do?
Take a break, take some space, breathe, ask for help from a trusted adult.