👉 manners, communication, cooperation, emotional intelligence, and responsibility skills — the main areas kids need to thrive socially.
Basic Social Manners
- Saying “please” and “thank you”
- Greeting people politely (hello, goodbye, introducing themselves)
- Using kind words and tone of voice
- Respecting personal space
Communication Skills
- Making eye contact when talking
- Listening without interrupting
- Asking and answering questions
- Expressing feelings with words
- Starting and ending conversations politely
Cooperation & Play
- Taking turns
- Sharing toys and materials
- Following group rules
- Including others in play
- Working together toward a goal
Emotional & Relationship Skills
- Showing empathy (noticing others’ feelings)
- Apologizing when wrong
- Forgiving others
- Accepting feedback without getting upset
- Handling disagreements calmly
Independence & Responsibility
- Asking for help when needed
- Taking responsibility for actions
- Keeping promises
- Being honest
- Waiting patiently (in line, for a turn, etc.)