Conversation
True or False? Having a conversation is like throwing a ball.
True or False? To be a friend to others, you must first be a friend to yourself.
TRUE! If you don't treat yourself with kindness, it will be hard for you to treat others with kindness or expect them to treat you with kindness.
True or False? It's necessary and kind to tell the person beside you at lunch that their lunch smells weird.
FALSE. This is neither necessary, nor kind.
Finish the statement. If you brag about getting a good grade on the test, then....
Others may feel upset and/or not want to be your friend.
Name 2 strategies to handle teasing.
Leave or stay away, laugh or make a joke, don't react, get busy doing something else, distract or change the subject, agree with them
What are 2 ways that we can show others we're listening with our bodies?
Eyes watching, ears listening, body facing the speaker, hands and feet still, mouth quiet, heart caring, brain thinking.
True or False? To make friends, you should focus on being more positive.
At recess, you were playing basketball and, after a close game, your team lost. How can you show good vs bad manners?
Good manners: Saying "good game" and be a good sport
Bad manners: Being a sore loser, pouting, yelling, or saying unkind words to the other team.
True or False? It is okay to be very sensitive, as long as you know that you will probably get your feelings hurt more easily than others.
True. It's important that you stop and remind yourself of this before you react.
When someone teases us, we "don't bite the hook!" What does this mean?
People that tease us are like fisherman. They are trying to "bait" and "catch" us, but we don't need to react to their teasing, or "bite the hook!"
You're standing in the breakfast line with a classmate. What is a conversation starter that you can use to start a conversation with them?
Examples: "How was your weekend?" "What did you do yesterday after school?" "How are you?" "I like your shirt. Where did you get it?"
Name 3 positive qualities that you want in a friend.
Makes good choices, kind, respectful, caring, listens, thinks before they speak, helps me, has similar interests, etc.
What does the "H" stand for in T.H.I.N.K?
Helpful
"If I give someone a compliment, they should give me a compliment back."
Is this a common social rule or a sensitive rule?
Sensitive rule
What is one strategy that you can use to say "no!" when your friend is asking you to do something that you know is wrong?
Just say no, make an excuse, act shocked, leave, ignore, change the subject, suggest a better idea, get help from someone you trust.
Someone asks you what sport you like. How can you answer and throw the question back to them?
I like __________. What sport do you like?
Give 2 pieces of advice for making friends.
Ask to join in and play when appropriate, Ask someone for their phone number, Take turns and accept differences, Be patient and put others first,
Treat others the way you would want to be treated, Listen when others are talking, Use your words to communicate feelings, Be a good sport, Use kind words, Help and accept help from others
A friend comes in with new shoes that you don't like. How can you use a social filter to keep from saying something unkind?
Is that a new jacket? Where did you get it? I noticed you have a new jacket on!
What does the word "reputation mean?" How can you have a good reputation?
Reputation is what others think of you. To have a good reputation, you have to make good choices.
When a friend is trying to get you to do something that you know is wrong, what is something they might say that is a WARNING flag?
"Come on, no one will know"
"If you were my friend, you would do this with me."
"What are you- chicken?"
"We won't get caught."
"I dare you."
Read the conversation below. Are there too few questions, too many questions, or is it just right?
Tom saw that his friend John was wearing a cast on his leg. Tom went up to John and asked, “What happened?” John said he fell. Tom asked, “On what?” John responded, “Off my bed.” Tom said, “I’m sorry that happened. I hope it gets better soon.”
Just right!
What are 2 things that you would tell someone NOT to do if they want to make friends?
1. Interrupt a conversation or game
2. Call/text over and over or late at night
3. Insist that everyone do things your way
4. Always be the one to go first
5. Put others down to make yourself feel better
6. Talk over others
7. Put your hands on others
8. Brag or be a sore loser
9. Complain or use unkind words
10. Refuse help or be unwilling to do your part
How does T.H.I.N.K help us?
It helps us to stop and think about what pops into our brains before we say it, to make sure it's true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and/or kind.
Name 2 questions that you should ask yourself when someone does something that hurts your feelings.
Was their comment directed at me? Are they having a bad day? Am I assuming something that they didn’t really say or do? Did they do it to other people too? Are they normally like that, or is it just today? Could there be something else going on that I don’t know about?
The person who sits beside you won't stop annoying you. You want to do something back to them. What is one question you should ask yourself first?
"Will my response to the irritating behavior cause them to want to get back at me?"
"Will my response lead to other problems?"
"Will my response show respect for myself and others?"