Friendship
What is one way to make a new friend?
introduce yourself, ask if you can play with them, ask them a question, treat others how you want to be treated, give compliments
You tried to tie your shoes and couldn’t. What should you do next?
Try again / keep practicing
Can you feel more than one feeling at the same time?
Yes
You ask to play and someone says “no.” What is one respectful thing you can do next?
Find something else to do / ask another group to play/ do something else you like
Why is saying “Ew!” about someone’s food not kind?
It can hurt their feelings
What is one thing you can do if you feel left out?
Find something else to do / ask to play / do something you like
Why does practicing help your brain?
It helps your brain learn and get stronger
If you are shaking and your heart is beating fast, which feeling might that be?
Afraid or nervous
If you see someone else alone, what could you do?
Invite them to play
What might happen if there were no rules in a game?
It would be unfair or unsafe
What does “Don’t yuck someone’s yum” mean?
Don’t say mean things about what others like
You feel like saying “I can’t do this!” What is a better thing to say?
I can’t do this yet” / I’ll keep trying
What is one healthy (good) way to calm down when you are feeling angry?
Take deep breaths / use words / take a break
Which is the best choice to do when you feel left out: yelling, walking away upset, or finding something fun to do? Why?
Finding something fun to do (calm and positive choice) might get in trouble doing other choices or have a bad recess
What does it mean to have courage to be yourself?
Being who you are even if others are different
What are qualities of a good friend?
Nice/kind, helpful, honest, funny, fun to be with, respectful
What is something a bad sport would do if they lost a game?
Pout, cry, throw things, have a tantrum, say unkind things to their teammates
What can you do when you are feeling afraid?
Talk to a trusted adult; Breathing Exercises (candle and flower breathing, bear breathing, melting); stay in clear mind;
What emotion do you feel when you are left out?
sad, upset, lonely
What does a good sport do?
Stays calm, says “good game,” keeps trying, does not laugh at the looser, do not brag about winning, do not brag about winning
In the story 'Princess Kim and too much truth' what did Kim learn about being honest.
You can tell the truth and still be nice. If you have nothing nice to say, but must share, find one single thing you like and share that.
Is saying: "If I don’t win, I will never play again." a good sport or bad sport action?
Bad sport
You might feel THIS way if...
You trip and fall in front of everyone.
Embarrassed
Who can help you if you feel left out?
Parents, teacher, counselor, lunch monitors, and mediators when it's recess
What does “T.h.i.n.k. before you speak” mean?
Make sure your words are kind and helpful; is what you are saying true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, or kind?