Social Thinking

You're working on a new social studies project with three other classmates. You do most of the talking because you have the most interesting ideas.

You're playing a group game at recess. You tell the other kids that if they don't play the game according to your rules, they won't be allowed to play. How do the other kids feel?

Give an example of flexible thinking when a friend wants to play a game you don't want to play.

How many times can you say something funny in class before it becomes annoying to others?

You argue with the other kids during a game of Four Square when they say "You're out!"

Name two things your mom or dad do even though they don't like doing them.

Name two expected behaviors when you are working in a group.

What is the difference between sharing an idea and being bossy?

What are people thinking when you have a big reaction to a little problem?

Is it a good idea or a bad idea to correct your classmates during class?

When one of your classmates asks a question during a science lesson, you yell, "You don't know THAT?!"

You're working on a poster with a group of kids. You don't like the color they've decided to use for the background so you refuse to do any more work. How do the other kids feel?

What does your teacher expect from you if you already know the information she is teaching?

The student behind you keeps kicking your chair and it's annoying you. What should you do?

Name two things kids expect from you when you're working in a group together.

Name 3 things your teacher expects from kids in class.