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 is the magic word when you want something?
Please
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.
Excuse me!
TRUE or FALSE I should drink soda all day and not drink water.
FALSE. You should limit your soda intake and drink more water!!
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 two people in the group.
Answer Varies.
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
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
- banana
- mangos
- tomatoes
True or False. When playing cards or a board game, it is perfectly alright 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 answer. 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.
How often should I brush my teeth?
2-3 times a day.
I can NOT stop thinking about my trip to the mall. I am going to tell everybody about it every time I think about it. Is this okay?
It is great that you are excited but be mindful of how many times you tell the same story. Share a new memory or ask a friend what they enjoy about the park.
You don't like the video game that your friend suggested. What should you do?
Compromise
What is you favorite holiday and why?
varies
True or False: We are having a discussion about Thanksgiving in group, but I am thinking about Roblox, I should start a discussion about Roblox.
False. That is an off topic discussion.
If I need someone's attention, I walk up to them and say...
-Excuse Me
-Hello
-Answer Varies
I have to cough and I am not wearing a mask, where should I cough into?
My elbow or a napkin/tissue
True or False: It is okay to play video games all evening after school
False. You should limit technology to 2-3 hours per day
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
No. That is never an OK response
Ask the person to your right one question to find out what their favorite hobby is.
Answer Varies
You call a friend, but they don't answer the first time. What can you do?
- Leave a Message and wait for them to call you back.
- Send a text
-Answer Varies.
-Take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
My friend has food on their teeth. I should just ignore it and let them go on with their day.
Depends - You want to be polite and a gentler reminder might suffice!
Is it important to be active? Why or why not.
Yes to stay happy and healthy.
If a stranger asks you to come to their car, do you go with them?
No, this is not safe.
Tell me one thing you know about the person to your left.
Answer Varies.