True or False
True or False:When someone at school smiles at you, you should smile back
True: If you're in a safe setting, it's nice to smile back
Should I say hi to the new kid at school or wait until they say hi to me first?
The new kid is usually a little nervous so they may really appreciate it if you say hi first
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I feel _________.
I should say ______________.
Embarrassed, funny, no big deal..
Excuse me!
I don't like the game my friend suggested playing. What should I do?
Politely say you don't like the game and want to know what other games are available or make suggestions for some other ideas.
Your friend tells you they are mad at you; what do you do?
Ask why they are upset and try to listen with an open heart. Maybe you made a mistake; we all make mistakes and usually an "I'm sorry" makes everyone feel better
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
If I see someone sitting alone at recess, what should I do?
Invite them to play with you or introduce them to someone who you think they may like to play with
It is great that you are excited but be mindful of how many times you tell the same story. Share a new memory or ask a friend if they also like that video game.
My friend has food on their teeth. What should you do?
Depends - You want to be polite and privately tell them there is food on their teeth.
Your two good friends are having an argument; what do you do?
Try to be supportive but tell them you don't want to be involved. It is likely they both made mistakes and have to apologize to each other. If you get involved, they may think you are taking sides.
True or False: If someone is new in my classroom, I can say "Hello" and introduce myself
True: It's polite to be friendly when meeting new classmates.
What do I do if no one invites me to play with them at recess?
Ask someone you like if you can play with them or invite someone else to play with you.
If someone is different from me, and does things that seem strange, how should I react?
Be friendly. Everyone is different, and that is okay.
I like my friend a lot, but I am not comfortable with what he/ she is asking me to do. It might even sound dangerous. Should you do it anyway? If not, what should you do?
Kindly let them know you are uncomfortable. If they still won't listen, then you should walk away. Anyone that loves you is going to respect you.
A friend makes you upset because they left you out or made you feel excluded; what do you do?
Once you have control of your emotions (not crying or feeling really mad), ask them if you can talk to them in a quiet place. Ask them if you did anything to make them upset with you. If so apologize and then tell them what you felt (hurt, sad, upset) when they left you out. Talk to a trusted adult, parent or therapist about it.
True or False: When in a zoom meeting, I should walk around, not look at the camera, or be in a noisy place
False: Sometimes you can't help it, but when you're in a zoom meeting, try to be in a quiet place, look into the camera and stay seated.
What are some facial expressions/ body language you can make to let someone know you want to be their friend?
Smile, make eye contact, wave hi, use the "come here" signal
If someone is talking, but I want to say something too, what should I do?
Wait politely and when the other person is done speaking, say what you wanted to say.
People are making fun of your friend and you see them calling him names. What can you do?
Stand up for your friend, make sure your friend is okay, tell an adult
Your two best friends don't get along; what do you do?
You may not be able to make them like each other. You may have to have separate friendships with each friend...is that bad? if so, why?
True or False: When I lose a game, I can feel angry.
True. It is normal to feel angry, disappointed or upset. You can be angry. However, it is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
What are some facial expressions/ body language that tells someone you don't want to be their friend?
Why is making eye contact so important?
It let's someone know you are listening to them or want to talk to them. Eyes can tell someone how you're feeling.
My friends are not following the rules. What should I do?
Encourage them to make better choices, tell an adult you trust if what they are doing is dangerous or unsafe, or go find another friend to play with who is following the rules
Is it ok to be mad at a friend?
Yes, all feelings are ok and normal. If you talk about it with your friend, you will likely be able to work it out and won't continue to be mad.