What is a friendship?
A person you know well and enjoy being around, trust, and respect
Johnny really likes his friend Bob, so he tells Bob to play with him all the time. One day Bob does not listen, and plays with someone else. What did John do wrong?
He was being Bossy, which is unexpected
Name an expected behavior in the classroom
Any expected behavior works
Acquaintance
What is Social Thinking?
Social Thinking is a way to train your brain to help you figure out the people around you
A group of people with some kind of connection, whether through blood, marriage, or adoption
Sarah wants her friend, Greg, to eat lunch with her. How should she ask?
Any polite/expected response is correct
Is giggling with your friend during class expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
Your aunt and uncle
Family
Justin knows a lot about medieval weapons and defense system. In fact, Justin talks about it whenever he gets the chance, with anyone who will listen. Justin thinks it is cool, but he can'e figure out why no on will eat lunch with him
Justin needs to think about other people's interests
People you encounter everyday, but is not your friend or part of your family
Katy loves to play tag with Fred, and while playing tag she bites him. Fred is very angry at Katy. Why?
Biting is unexpected
You are at home, with your shoes off, laying on the coach, playing video games. Is this expected?
Yes
The man who you have never seen and is standing behind you in line at the grocery store
Stranger
You are saying goodbye to your Mom while she is dropping you off at school, and she leans in to give you a hug. Is this expected? Why or why not?
Yes, she is part of your family. It is expected to give hugs if both people want the hug.
Define Community Helper
people who live and work in our community
What could Johnny do to make Bob want to be his friend?
You are in the library and your feet are super hot so you take off your shoes. Is this expected?
No
A police officer
Community Helper
You see a classmate you do not really know, just go to class with, at the grocery store. You run up to him and try to give him a hug. Is this expected? Why or why not?
No, since you do not know him as a friend and he is not part of your family you should not try to hug him. It is expected to either smile at him or say hi.
Define stranger
a person you do not know and are not familiar with
Katy is sad that Fred is so mad at her. What could she do to help him feel better? What could she do in the future to let Fred know that she likes him?
You see your best friend at school and greet her with a high five. Is this expected?
Yes
A boy that you hang out with everyday at school, talk about your favorite things with, and like being around
Friend
A kid you have never seen before comes up to you at lunch time in the cafeteria and says hello. She introduces herself and asks to sit next to you. Is this expected?
Yes, she is a stranger, but she is your age and you are at school. It is okay for her to sit next to you at recess.