MODELING SOCIAL SKILLS


“ The easiest way to teach children social skills is to model the behaviors yourself.”

BEING INDEPENDENT
Respect yourself
Take care of basic self-help needs
Be curious, have thirst for knowledge, explore
Make your own decisions, choices
Learn problem solving techniques
 
BEING CONFIDENT
Be assertive – speak up for yourself
Have self-esteem – feel good about yourself
 
BE RESPONSIBLE
Community and environmental awareness
Feelings of belonging – family meetings – family jobs – helping at stores
Respect property – save money – be part of a team
BE SELF- REGULATORY
Self-discipline – self-control
Stay balanced – envision good behavior
Task persistent – delayed gratification
 
COOPERATION
Working well with others
Sharing – Taking turns, splitting
Contributing to group play
 
CARE AND EMPATHY
Being thankful – being kind
Respecting others – consider feelings of others
Communicating with family and friends
Learning to be tactful to keep from hurting others feelings
 
COMMUNICATIONS
Positive talk
Descriptive talk
Interacting with others (positive)
Communicate feeling to others
 
LISTENING SKILLS
Listen to others
Follow Directions
Follow Rules