Kind Friends
What is a kind thing to say to a friend?
a.) "I love your new haircut!"
b.) "Your haircut is weird."
"I love your new haircut!"
A good friend...
How can you help a friend who is sad?
Give them a hug or listen to them
What is something you can share with a friend?
A puzzle, a game, ect.
Listen: are these kind or unkind words?
"Thanks for sharing."
Unkind! :(
A good friend...
How can you help a friend who is having trouble making friends?
Introduce them to others, include them in activities, be a good friend to them
Why is it important to share your feelings with a friend?
It helps them understand you better
Listen: are these kind or unkind words?
"Cool!"
Kind! :D
A good friend...
What can you do to help a friend who is struggling with a difficult task?
Offer to help, explain it to them, break it down into smaller steps
Why is it important to take turns with your friends?
Its fair and fun
Listen: are these kind or unkind words?
"I don't need your help."
Unkind :(
A good friend will
a. only talk you when they need you
b. reach out to you often to see how you are doing
b. reach out to you often to see how you are doing
Your friend is feeling frustrated while learning a new skill, like riding a bike. A helpful friend would respond by doing this.
Cheer them on and remind them not to give up
You bring a new game to school, and everyone wants to play. A sharing friend would handle this situation by doing this.
Make sure everyone gets a turn
Listen: are these kind or unkind words?
"Nice haircut."
Unkind :(
A good friend...
a) will be excited for you when you have something cool
b) be jealous when you have something cool
a) be excited!
Your friend doesn’t understand the math homework and asks for help. A helpful friend would do this instead of just giving them the answers.
Explain the problem and help them figure it out
Why should we respect our friends boundaries?
Because that shows that we appreciate them and respect their feelings