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 or threatened.
What is the golden rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.
Excuse me!
TRUE or FALSE: When I want something in another room, I should ask someone to get it for me.
FALSE. You should go get it yourself. For extra points, you should ask if anyone needs anything while you are up.
It is okay to leave the school during the day without permission.
No. This is not safe, your teacher or parent will not know where you are.
Name three things that make your sibling happy.
Ask your sibling if you are right.
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, this is an invasion of privacy.
What should you do when you walk through a door and someone is right behind you?
Hold the door for them
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.
Wash my hands with soap and water
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
- berries
- spinach
- kale
- lettuce
- bananas
- mangos
- tomatoes
True or False. When playing cards or a board game, it is appropriate to be angry when you lose.
False. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
How do you ask a friend to spend time with you?
Can you spend time with me? or you can ask them what they are playing and if you can join.
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer.
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to listen and respond. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
True or False: At School, after I go to the bathroom, it is okay to walk around the halls before I go back to class.
False. This is unsafe, as your teacher may not know where you are and you could miss important instructions.
How often should I brush my teeth?
2 times a day.
I can NOT stop thinking about my upcoming sports game. I am going to talk about it over and over again with the same people. Is this okay?
It is great that you are excited but be mindful of how many times you say the same thing. Share your new item or activity once and then ask if they have something they want to share.
You don't like the game that your friend suggested. What should you do?
Compromise. Find a way for both of you to be happy.
What is you favorite season of year and why?
no wrong answer.
True or False: We are having a discussion about school, but I am thinking about whats for dinner. I should start a discussion about dinner.
False. That is an off topic discussion and may send the message that you are not interested in the conversation.
If you need someone's attention, you can walk up to them and say...
-Excuse Me
-Hello
-Hey, do you mind helping me with...
-Answer Varies
I have to cough and I am not wearing a mask, where should I cough into?
My elbow or a napkin/tissue
I want to talk a lot about my new shoes. My friends and family want to talk about other things. What should I do?
You can spend a few minutes talking about your new shoes and then listen while others share what they want to say.
True or False:
If someone says something mean to you, you should immediately yell out something mean back at them.
No. That is never an appropriate response. This responce only creates more hurt feelings.
Share a more helpful response.
Ask the person to your right one question to find out what their favorite hobby is.
Answer Varies
You go to a restaurant with some friends and it is too noisy. What should you do?
- Ask your friends if it is too noisy for them and if it is, see if there is a quieter area.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated? Name two things.
-Answer Varies.
-Take a break, take a walk, play with a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, pick a new task, etc.
Look at the person next to you and think about what you like about the person. Give that person a compliment.
Answer will vary.
Is it important to show others that you care about them. Name 3 things you can do to show someone that you care.
Listen to them.
Ask questions about them so that you can learn more about them.
Do something that would please them without being asked.
Compliment them
Give a gift
If a stranger asks you to come to their car to get something, do you go with them?
No, this is not safe. Walk quickly/ run away and find an adult that you trust.
What is your least favorite task to complete?
No wrong answer.