SOCIAL DETECTIVE

Question 1

You want to play Lego for 5 more minutes but it is time to brush your teeth. How could you ask your mom for more time?

Answer 1

“Mom, can I please have 5 more minutes?”

Question 2

You are at the playground and you would like to go on the swings. Both swings are already being used. How could you ask for a turn?

Answer 2

“When you are done swinging, can I please have a turn?”

Question 3

You are feeling mad because you can’t find a toy you are looking for. What are some ways you can calm down?

Answer 3

• Deep breaths
• Blowing out the candles
• Count to 30
• Ask mom for help looking when she has time
• Ask mom for a hug
• Talk about with someone

Question 4

You are playing with kids from your neighbourhood. One of them is stomping, yelling, and frowning. What is his body telling us?

Answer 4

He is mad! Ask for help from a parent.

Question 5

Your mom is busy talking on the phone. You need help with a game you are playing. What should you do?

Answer 5

Wait until mom is off the phone to ask for help.

Question 6

You are colouring a picture of your favourite superhero. Your little brother is colouring beside you and accidentally colours on your drawing. Is this a big problem or a little problem?

Answer 6

A little problem.

Question 7

You get muddy playing outside and your mom tells you that you need a bath. You don’t like baths so you hide in your closet. Is this expected or unexpected?

Answer 7

Unexpected! All your clothes are dirty now!

Question 8

You want to go sledding but you do not know if it is too close to dinner time. How can you find out if it is okay to go sledding?

Answer 8

Ask mom or dad!

Question 9

Your little brother has already had 3 days using the green bowl for breakfast and you would like a turn. He cries when you take the bowl from him. What should you do?

Answer 9

• Go talk to mom
• Use gentle hands and feet
• Be flexible!

Question 10

You can tell that your dad is feeling sick. What are some clues that he is feeling that way? How can you help him feel less sick?

Answer 10

• He is sleeping a lot
• He is coughing
• He tells you “I’m not feeling well
• Use quiet feet in the house
• Use your inside voice

Question 11

Oh no! You accidentally broke your brother’s favourite toy. What should you do?

Answer 11

• Tell mom or dad

- Apologize to your brother

Question 12

Your dad is feeling excited about going for a walk with you. You tell your dad that you hate going for walks and you don’t want to go. How does that make your dad feel?

Answer 12

Sad

Question 13

You are feeling nervous about going to see the doctor. How can you help yourself feel less nervous?

Answer 13

• Deep breaths
• Blowing out the candles
• Count to 30
• Ask mom for help looking when she has time
• Ask mom for a hug
• Talk about with someone

Question 14

You want to play with your new toy but you’re not sure how to turn it on. How can you find out?

Answer 14

• Ask mom or dad!

Question 15

Your mom asks you to be quiet for 5 minutes while she is on the phone. You don’t want to be quiet so you make extra loud noise. How does that make your mom feel?

Answer 15

Upset, frustrated, “red”