Friendship
Name one thing good friends do for each other to show they care
Listen to each other's perspectives
What is gossip?
Talking about someone or sharing rumours/secrets about someone when they’re not there
What is a conflict?
A disagreement that turns into an argument where people feel hurt
What does it mean to have empathy?
To understand how someone else feels and see their perspective; to put yourself in someone else's shoes.
True or false: you only need to be kind to people who are kind to you
False
True or false: Real friends never argue
False!
Why can gossip be hurtful?
It can spread lies and make people feel bad; it breaks trust and can hurt people’s feelings and reputations
What kind of statement should you use when expressing your feelings during a conflict?
I feel ________ when you __________. Next time please ____________.
What’s one clue that someone might be feeling left out?
Facial expression and body language signalling blue zone or red zone (e.g., sitting alone, looking sad, being very quiet)
What does the sentence "apologizing is not admitting badness" mean?
Saying sorry doesn’t mean you’re a bad person.
It just means you care about someone’s feelings and want to make things better.
Why is it important to listen to your friends’ ideas, even if they’re different from yours?
It shows respect and helps everyone feel valued
What’s the difference between a secret and gossip?
A secret is something private someone tells you; gossip is talking about others behind their back
What does it mean to “see both sides” of a conflict?
To understand how each person feels and what they want; to hear everyone's perspectives.
True or false: Two people can feel differently about the same situation.
True
What are the three parts of a strong apology?
What does it really mean to include someone?
To make sure everyone feels welcome and part of the group
True or False: If it’s true, it’s okay to gossip
False... Why?
Why is yelling not a good way to solve a problem?
It makes people defensive and doesn’t help them listen
How can you show empathy to your friend?
Listen to their perspective, say "I hear how you feel"
What are the three steps to solving a friendship problem with respect?
1. Notice body language
2. Use an "I-statement" to express your feelings
3. Offer or receive an apology
Situation: Your friend runs away from the group at recess and sits alone in the corner. What should you do? What should you NOT do?
You should check-in on them and ask them if they are okay. You should invite them to continue playing with you. You should give them space if they ask for it. You should encourage them to talk to you about their feelings. You should NOT ignore them. You should NOT roll your eyes at them.
What could you say if a friend wants to tell you mean gossip?
“Let’s not talk about people who aren’t here” or “That might hurt someone’s feelings”
What does it mean to compromise?
A compromise is a 'win-win' situation. It is an agreement where two or more people give up a little bit of what they want so they can all be happy and find a solution that works for everyone.
Name something that is inside your circle of control and something that is outside your circle of control
e.g., your reactions (inside); your friend's feelings (outside)
What does "kindness ripple effect" mean?
One small act of kindness can have a ripple effect leading other people to show kindness as well