Social Scenarios
You and your friends are playing baseball when it starts to rain outside. What should you do?
You could agree on something to do with your friends inside while it rains outside.
When you are able to identify and understand the feelings of others, this is called __________.
empathy
Coping strategies help us stay ______ in difficult situations.
calm
You should look away from your friend when you have a conversation with them. True or False?
False. You should use good eye contact when you have a conversation with your friends so you listen to them and show that you are interested in what they have to say.
What are the seven continents?
North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Antartica
You and your family are on the road to watch a concert, but your car gets a flat tire. What should you do?
You could look for a spare tire or call roadside assistance.
Your best friend’s dog passed away yesterday. How does he feel?
sad/disappointed
With our lungs, we can take _____ ________.
deep breaths
You should repeatedly call someone until they answer your phone. True or false?
False. If someone does not respond to your call, you can call them another time. Otherwise, they would feel annoyed if you keep calling them. They would be too busy with something.
What is the capital of the U.S.?
Washington D.C.
You made fun of one of your classmates at school. What should you do?
You should apologize to your classmate and change your behavior.
Your friends made fun of a new kid in your classroom. How does he feel?
upset/not included
This type of strategy is used when you trace your hand when you take slow, deep breaths.
five-finger breathing
When you get stuck on your homework, it’s important to ask for help. True or false?
True. When you are struggling with homework, you should ask for help.
When do we celebrate America’s birthday?
July 4th
You are taking a test and you get stuck on a question. What should you do?
You should ask for help.
Your friend is going to a new school in September. How does he feel?
excited/nervous
Besides taking a deep breath, other coping strategies are…
counting backwards from ten, asking for a break, take a walk, asking for water, etc.
When you are having a conversation with your friends, you can change the topic right away. True or false?
False. You should stay on the topic you are talking about instead of just changing it. This is called a conversation driver. You can change the topic if there is a pause in the conversation.
What is New York City’s nickname?
The Big Apple
Your mom wants you to fold your laundry, but you keep ignoring her. What should you do?
You should respond to your mom and fold your laundry.
Your best friend is moving away because his dad got a new job. How does he feel?
disappointed/nervous
When you take a deep breath, you smell the _______ and blow out the _________.
roses, candles
Instead of ignoring your parents, you should respond to everything they say. True or false?
True. If you ignored your parents, they would become upset and take your electronics away.
Finish this sentence: Every action has a ___________.
consequence