Following Directions
1. Look at the person.
2. Say "Okay."
3. Do what you have been asked right away.
4. Check back.

Getting the Teacher's Attention
1. Look at the teacher.
2. Raise your hand and stay calm.
3. Wait until the teacher says your name.
4. Ask your question.

Accepting "No" for an Answer
1. Look at the person.
2. Say "Okay."
3. Stay calm.
4. If you disagree, ask later.

Greeting Others
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Say "Hi" or "Hello."

Asking Permission
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a calm and pleasant voice.
3. Say "May I..."
4. Accept the answer calmly.

Making an Apology
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a serious, sincere voice.
3. Say "I'm sorry for..." or "I want to apologize for..."
4. Explain how you plan to do better in the future.
5. Say "Thanks for listening."

Accepting Compliments
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Say "Thank you."

Asking for Help
1. Look at the person.
2. Ask the person if they have time to help you.
3. Clearly explain the kind of help that you need.
4. Thank the person for helping.

Disagreeing Appropriately
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Tell why you feel differently.
4. Give a reason.
5. Listen to the other person.


Appropriate Voice Tone
1. Listen to the level of the voices around you.
2. Change your voice to match.
3. Watch and listen for visual or verbal clues, and adjust your voice as needed.

Working with Others
1. Identify the task to be completed.
2. Assign tasks to each person.
3. Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet voice, and let everyone share their ideas.
Work on tasks until completed.

Having a Conversation
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Listen to what the other person says.
4. When there is a break in conversation, ask a question or share your thoughts.

Sharing Something
1. Let the other person use the item first.
2. Ask if you can use it later.
3. When you get to use it, offer it back to the other person after you have used it.

Listening
1. Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.
2. Wait until the person is through talking before you speak.
3. Show that you heard the person by nodding your head, saying "Okay,"
"That's interesting," etc.

Staying on Task
1. Look at your task or assignment.
2. Think about the steps needed to complete the task.
3. Focus all of your attention on the task.
4. Stop working only when instructed.
5. Ignore distractions and interruptions from others.

Appropriate Voice Tone
1. Listen to the level of the voices around you.
2. Change your voice to match.
3. Watch and listen for visual or verbal clues, and adjust your voice as needed.

Working with Others
1. Identify the task to be completed.
2. Assign tasks to each person.
3. Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet voice, and let everyone share their ideas.
Work on tasks until completed.

Having a Conversation
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Listen to what the other person says.
4. When there is a break in conversation, ask a question or share your thoughts.

Sharing Something
1. Let the other person use the item first.
2. Ask if you can use it later.
3. When you get to use it, offer it back to the other person after you have used it.

Listening
1. Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.
2. Wait until the person is through talking before you speak.
3. Show that you heard the person by nodding your head, saying "Okay,"
"That's interesting," etc.

Staying on Task
1. Look at your task or assignment.
2. Think about the steps needed to complete the task.
3. Focus all of your attention on the task.
4. Stop working only when instructed.
5. Ignore distractions and interruptions from others

Volunteering
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant, enthusiastic voice.
3. Ask if you can help. Describe the activity or task you are offering to do.
4. Thank the person.
5. Check back when you have finished.

Reporting Other Youths' Behavior
1. Look at the teacher or adult.
2. Use a calm voice. Ask to talk to him or her privately.
3. Describe the inappropriate behavior you are reporting.
4. Explain why you are making the report.
5. Answer any questions the adult has.
6. Thank the adult for listening.

Introducing Yourself
1. Look at the person. Smile.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Offer a greeting. Say 'Hi, my name is...'
4. Shake the person's hand.
5. When you leave, say, 'It was nice to meet you.'