Friendship Skills
You see someone sitting alone at lunch. What could you do?
Invite them to sit with you or ask if they want to join you.
What does it mean to be a good listener?
Pay attention, don't interrupt, and show the person you're listening.
Name one thing you can do when you're angry.
Take deep breaths, take a break, count, talk to someone, or use a coping strategy.
What is the first thing you should do when you have a problem with someone?
Stop and think about what happened before reacting.
What does empathy mean?
Trying to understand how someone else might be feeling.
Your friend wants to play a game you don't like. What is a good response?
Talk about it respectfully and try to find something you both enjoy.
Someone says something you disagree with. What should you do?
Share your opinion respectfully instead of insulting or yelling at them.
You're frustrated with an assignment and want to throw your pencil. What would be a better choice?
Pause, take a breath, ask for help, or take a short break if allowed.
Two students want the same book. What are two possible solutions?
Take turns, share, find a different one, or ask an adult for help.
Someone makes a mistake during a presentation and other students laugh. What could you do?
Don't join in. Encourage them or show them support.
A friend tells you a secret, but it isn't something dangerous. Should you immediately tell everyone?
No. Respect their privacy.
What is an “I statement”?
A way to explain how you feel without blaming someone.
Example: “I feel frustrated when you interrupt me.”
True or False: You can control every emotion you have.
False. You can't always control what you feel, but you can work on controlling how you respond.
Someone accidentally bumps into you. You immediately think they did it on purpose. What should you do?
Pause and consider that it may have been an accident before reacting.
Your friend is having a bad day but doesn't want to talk. What could you do?
Respect their choice while letting them know you're there if they want to talk.
Your friend is upset because you didn't invite them to something. What should you do?
Listen, explain what happened without being defensive, and try to work it out.
Your teacher gives you directions, but you don't understand them. What should you do?
Ask respectfully for clarification.
You're embarrassed because you got an answer wrong in front of the class. What could you tell yourself?
“Making mistakes is part of learning.”
You and your group disagree about how to complete a project. What could you do?
Listen to everyone's ideas, discuss the options, and agree on a solution.
Someone in your class has different interests than you. How should you treat them?
With the same respect you would want from them.
Two of your friends are arguing and both want you to take their side. What could you do?
Stay neutral, listen to both sides, and encourage them to solve the problem respectfully.
Your friend says, “Whatever. You never listen to me!” What could you say to help instead of making the argument worse?
Something like, “I want to understand. Can you tell me what happened?”
You're so angry that you know you might say something hurtful. What is the best choice?
Pause or take space until you're calm enough to respond appropriately.
A friend keeps doing something that bothers you. You've already asked them to stop, but they don't. What should you do next?
Clearly communicate the problem again and involve a trusted adult if it continues.
You notice a student is being left out of a group activity. What could you do?
Include them, invite them to join, or ask the group to make room for them