Exploring Social Skills for Kids

This video tutorial from Mile Marks focuses on social skills, explaining their importance and how they affect interactions with others. It compares good and poor social skills through examples of two characters, Ria and Ali. The video provides four tips to improve social skills: think before acting, watch and practice conversations, use empathy, and stay positive. It concludes with a call to action to subscribe and explore more resources.

What are social skills?

• Techniques for studying

• Skills for playing sports

• Methods for cooking

• Ways to behave, talk, and play around others

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Why are social skills important?

• They improve your physical health

• They help you win games

• They make you smarter

• They help you get along with others

How does Ria show she is listening during a conversation?

• Interrupts frequently

• Nods along, smiles, and asks questions

• Looks away

• Starts another conversation

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What does Ria do when she sees someone feeling sad?

• Thinks about how to help

• Makes a joke

• Walks away

• Ignores them

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What is a social cue?

• A type of game

• A clue about how someone is feeling

• A way to cook

• A method of studying

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What is one of Ali's poor social skills?

• He interrupts others

• He helps others

• He uses his manners

• He listens carefully

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How does Ali behave when he gets upset?

• He helps others

• He throws a big fit

• He listens to music

• He calmly shares his feelings

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What should you do before acting in social situations?

• Think about how your actions affect others

• Act immediately

• Do whatever you want

• Ignore others

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How can you practice conversations?

• By playing video games

• By ignoring others

• By reading books

• By observing and practicing with family and friends

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What is empathy?

• Understanding how someone might be thinking or feeling

• Playing games

• Ignoring others' feelings

• Making jokes

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