Following Instructions

Steps

Look at the Person

Say "OK"

Do the Task Right Away

Check Back

*Dowd, T., & Tierney, J. (2005). Teaching social skills to youth: A step-by-step guide to 182 basic to complex skills plus helpful teaching techniques. Boys Town, Neb.: Boys Town Press.

Reasons:

• Following Instructions will show that you are RESPONSIBLE
• Following Instructions will let others know you are taking them seriously
• Following Instructions will let you get to do what you want sooner.

Activities

Choose a couple activities to do as a class or in small groups.

Discussion

• When was a time that you chose not to follow instructions? What was the result of that?
• Do you think you will have to follow instructions you do not like as an adult as well? What could consequences of adults not following instructions be?
• What is the importance of facial and body expressions when Following Instructions?

Move Around

• Students get into groups of 2 and 3. Students will give each other instructions to follow and practice. One student gives an instruction, and then switch to the other student.
• Play a class game of "Simon Says." Students practice doing exactly what was said. The last person wins.