Social Scenarios- What would you do?

You notice your sibling is allowed to do something that you are not allowed to do. Questions: What are possible reasons for different rules? How might this make you feel? What is a mature way to ask about it?

Two classmates keep laughing and whispering while looking at you during class. What are some possible explanations? Does this automatically mean they are talking about you? How could you handle your thoughts or feelings?

You were excited to go somewhere with your family, but at the last minute, your parent cancels the plan. What are possible reasons the plan was canceled? How might you feel? How might your parent feel? What is an appropriate way to express

You’re working on a group project. One student hasn’t responded to messages and doesn’t show up to meetings. The deadline is tomorrow. Why might the student not be responding? How might the rest of the group feel?

Something in the house gets broken, and your sibling immediately blames you—even though you didn’t do it. Why might your sibling blame you? How might your parent react at first? What is a calm way to respond?

Your teacher assigns partners, and your partner says, “Ugh, I didn’t want to work with you.” What might your partner be feeling? How could you respond in a calm, respectful way? What response would escalate the situation?

You’re talking to a parent about something important, and they keep looking at their phone and saying, “Uh-huh.” How might you feel in this situation? What might be distracting the parent? What is a respectful way to get their attention?

A new student joins your class and sits alone every day. How might the new student feel? What are small ways you could include them? Why might other students not approach them?

You usually sit with the same group at lunch. One day, when you walk over, there are no empty seats, and no one acknowledges you. What might be going on? How would you feel in this situation? What are two appropriate ways to respond?

You’re asked to do a chore right when you’re in the middle of something you enjoy (game, show, talking to a friend). Why might the parent want it done right away? How might you feel in that moment? What is a respectful way to respond or neg

You say something jokingly, but your friend takes it seriously and seems upset. Why might your friend have misunderstood? What clues show they are upset? How can you repair the situation?

You lend a friend your hoodie. A week later, they’re wearing it but haven’t returned it. Why might they not have returned it yet? How can you ask for it back respectfully? What would be an inappropriate way to handle this?

You text a friend asking if they want to hang out. They read the message but don’t respond all day. What are 3 possible reasons they didn’t respond? What is the worst assumption you could make? What should you do next?

During gym or a game, a classmate gets very competitive and starts yelling at teammates. Why might they be acting this way? How could their behavior affect others? What is a good way to respond as a teammate?

You see on social media that your friends hung out without inviting you. What are possible reasons you weren’t invited? How might jumping to conclusions affect your reaction? What is a healthy way to respond?

A teacher says, “You’re not paying attention,” in front of the class, but you actually were. How might you feel in that moment? What are appropriate ways to respond? Should you address it publicly or privately? Why?

A family member says, “Relax, it’s not a big deal,” when you’re upset about something important to you. How might that comment make you feel? What might the family member think they are doing? How could you explain your feelings clearly?

Friends are encouraging you to do something you’re uncomfortable with (e.g., skipping class, making fun of someone). Why might your friends be encouraging this? What are the risks of going along with it? What is a respectful way to say no?