Enhancing Social Skills for Kids

This video discusses the importance of social skills, offering tips to improve them and detailing 10 essential skills for kids. It introduces the SOCIABLE acronym to aid practice and encourages viewers to seek support if needed. The video emphasizes the benefits of social skills, such as better mental health and improved relationships.

What are social skills?

• Skills to get along well with others

• Skills to cook food

• Skills to play sports

• Skills to study better

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good social skills?

• Making more friends

• Better mental health

• Increased stress

• Better job prospects

What is one way to naturally improve social skills?

• Playing video games

• Reading books

• Spending more time with people

• Watching TV

Which of the following is NOT one of the three tips to improve social skills?

• Notice how you communicate

• Practice social skills often

• Pay attention to others' communication

• Avoid social interactions

Which skill involves using problem-solving to resolve disagreements?

• Communication Skills

• Reading Social Cues

• Conflict Resolution

• Listening Skills

What does respecting personal space mean?

• Ignoring others

• Standing very close to others

• Maintaining a comfortable distance

• Talking loudly

What does the 'S' in the acronym SOCIABLE stand for?

• Support

• Speak

• Smile

• Share

What should you do to show you are paying attention during a conversation?

• Talk about yourself

• Use active listening

• Interrupt frequently

• Look away

What should you do if you make a social mistake?

• Give up

• Be patient and forgive yourself

• Blame others

• Ignore it

Who can you turn to for help if you have trouble getting along with others?

• A counselor

• Your parents

• A therapist

• All of the above