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Holiday Social Skills

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  • Vicky is spending Christmas Day at her friend’s house. Vicky is really hungry and starts opening the cabinets looking for food. Explain what she did wrong and why.
  • Chris and his brother Clay are arguing over who should have the last Christmas cookie. They start fighting and calling each other names until their mom breaks up the fight. Describe two ways in which they could make up.
  • Santa ate a platter of cookies that was left out for him and left crumbs all over the place, making a huge mess. What did Santa do wrong?
  • Charlotte brings her new toy that she got for Christmas to school to show to her friends. When she opens her backpack, the toy is gone. What could have happened to it? How do you think Charlotte feels and what could she do?
  • As Santa is flying over the houses to deliver presents, he spots a wallet on the ground. Should Santa take the wallet and keep it? Why or why not? What could he do instead?
  • Dylan is playing with his new toy truck. What should he do before he plays with the next toy? Why?
  • Mrs. Claus baked some fancy cookies. One of Santa’s elves really wants to have one. Pretend you are the elf. How would you ask?
  • Brandi’s class is doing a play for the holidays. Brandi gets to be in the lead role, but Debra wanted to be in the lead, too. What is one emotion Debra might feel and what could Brandi say or do that would make Debra feel better?
  • Jamie is spending Christmas dinner at his grandparents’ house. His grandpa burps so loudly that his false teeth fall out. Why is this the wrong thing to do?
  • Gabe wants to show his friend the cool remote control car he got for Christmas. His friend wants to try it out. Act out what Gabe should say and do.
  • One of Santa’s little helpers accidentally broke some toys. He decides not to tell Santa about it since Santa probably won’t notice anyway. What did the little helper do wrong and why?
  • Tony is writing his Thank You cards for all the wonderful gifts he received. In addition to saying “Thank You”, what else could he write in his note?
  • Maggie opens the door to some Christmas carolers. Because she doesn’t like Christmas songs, she shuts the door in their faces. Was this the right thing to do? Why or why not?
  • After Christmas dinner, Jackson wants ice cream for dessert. He complains because his dad only gave him one scoop. What should Jackson have done instead?
  • Dan’s grandma gave him ugly socks for Christmas and they don’t even fit! Should Dan write a Thank You card? Why or why not?
  • Benny’s parents are hosting a holiday party at their home. What are three ways in which Benny can be helpful?
  • Sue is at a holiday party and about to put food on her plate. She has to sneeze really badly. What should Sue do?
  • Burt is in a rush to open his presents. He pushes his little sister out of the way and says, “MOVE!” Pretend you are Burt and act out what he should have done instead.
  • As Santa is delivering presents, one of his reindeer has an accident on someone’s front lawn. What should Santa do and why?
  • Polly’s friend came over to look at her new Christmas presents. Polly wants to play with the doll house first, but her friend wants to play with the new videogame. Discuss two ways they could solve this issue.
  • Karen receives a really ugly sweater from her aunt for Christmas. Pretend you are Karen. What do you say to your aunt and why?
  • On Christmas Day, Rhonda’s dad takes her to the movies. Describe three ways in which Rhonda should demonstrate good manners during the movie.
  • Fanny is upset because she only got two presents and complains to her mother. Why is this wrong? What should Fanny do instead?
  • Carl unwraps his present and finds out that it is not something he wanted. “This present stinks!” he exclaims. What did Carl do wrong?
  • Macy and her brother got a cool new toy for Christmas, but can’t decide who should play with it first. What could they do?
  • As Mark and Sue decorate the Christmas tree, Mark accidentally breaks an ornament and glass shards are everywhere. Mark is worried that his mom will be mad and doesn’t say anything. Why is this not a good idea?
  • Nick is outside, trying out the new bike that he got for Christmas. A stranger walks up to him and asks Nick to help him find his lost dog. How should Nick respond?
  • Santa’s elves are in a hurry getting all the presents ready. One elf drops a jar of marbles so that they roll all over the floor. Because he is in a rush the elf doesn’t clean it up. Why is this wrong? What could happen?
  • Santa told one of his elves in secret what he got Mrs. Claus for Christmas. The elf told the secret to the other elves. Why is this the wrong thing to do? What might happen?
  • Santa is inside a child’s home delivering presents and is washing down his cookies with a glass of milk. He accidentally spills the milk onto the floor and does not do anything about it, hoping the family won’t notice. What did Santa do wro
  • Bella realizes that her brother received one more present than she did. She cries and whines, and argues that she should get an extra gift, too. Why is Bella’s behavior wrong? What should she do instead?
  • Santa wakes up with a bad cold. What are two things he could do to keep germs from spreading?
  • What are two things you could do after receiving a present from someone?
  • Flynn’s parents are hosting a holiday party. Pretend you are Flynn. Act out at least two things Flynn should do as he greets guests at the door?
  • Kim and her sister got a cool new board game for Christmas. When Kim’s sister loses the game, Kim teases and laughs at her. How do you think Kim’s sister feels? What should Kim have done instead?
  • Cindy is at a holiday party where she is eating carrots with dip. Why shouldn’t she dip her carrot back into the bowl after she has taken a bite?