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Joining in a conversation without interrupting
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Scenario: You and some friends are at restaurant What do you do if someone else has brought the same gift as you? How can you greet him?Įveryone starts playing party games and it’s too loud and overwhelming for you. When you arrive, the birthday boy is busy talking to other kids. Scenario: You've been invited to a kid in your class's party. What to do if you're shy or don't want to try something new in front of these people What questions to ask or what can you say about the activity? Scenario: You're rock climbing with kids you've never met before. How to act if they ignore you or box you out? How to act if they open up and welcome you into the group? What to do if they have inviting, relaxed body language and they are laughing?īe confident and ask if you can join and what they are talking aboutĪsk “Hey, can I get your guys opinion on something…” and asking a question. What to do if they have closed body language and they are whispering? Scenario: There's a group of kids sitting on the grass at break. Making your point heard – “here’s why I think this will work” when disagreements ariseĪllowing others a chance to speak and explain their point of view Scenario: You're doing group work in class, one of your group mates is difficult to work with.Ĭonflict resolution – “let’s look at the pros and cons of each idea” You can also practise with your family, siblings, pets or other people you know How can you make someone's day with just your words? Scenario: Hanging out with a new kid at school.Ĭan you see anything that he/she has worked hard on or takes pride in? When handshakes are appropriate and what kind of handshakes to do Maintaining eye contact, confident posture and smiling
It's important to keep trying as well as to learn from mistakes and victories. Improving Social Skills is an on-going process. It's important that you and your child are still proud of his/her good behaviour and the fact that he/she is trying to better his/her Social Skills. Remember, there will be times when your child will handle a situation well, however, things will not work out the way they hoped. Below are several ideas of role playing social situations that your children can practise with you, their siblings, cousins, etc.