Turn-Taking
There's something that you're really excited about and can't wait to share, but the group is focused on another activity. What are somethings you can do?
Say that you have something to share but you'll wait until the activity is over; write down what you want to say so you remember to share when it's appropriate to do so.
Your friend tells you they are upset about something. What can you do to show them that you were listening to their problem?
Ask them if/why they are upset and if they want to talk about it; ask them if they want to do something to take their mind off it...
You're trying to plan an activity for an afternoon with your group of friends. What should you do to make sure everyone wants to do the activity?
Try to remember what they like to do, or ask everyone.
Your friend wants to play a game, but you have to finish your work first. What can you do?
Arrange a time to play with them when you are both free.
Your friend just realized that he ran out of paper in his notebook. What can you do?
Offer him some of yours, or let the teacher know that he needs more paper.
Your friend is saying something that you really disagree with, and you want to tell him or her why. What should you do?
Let him finish speaking, then respectfully tell him or her your opinion.
You have a candy bar, and your friend keeps saying how delicious it looks. What do you think he or she really wants?
He or she might want some of the candy bar.
Your friend told you that she wants to read a particular book, and a week later, you see it in the library. What can you do to show that you remembered that detail about your friend?
Tell her that the book she wants to read is in the library.
You are working on an art project as a group, and you are very excited about your own ideas. What is something you can do to make sure you are sharing the activity?
Let other people share their ideas too; compromise (meet in the middle) if you have different ideas.
There is a new student at school, and he is standing in the hallway, looking around. What could be the problem, and what can you do to be helpful?
He might be lost, and you can ask him what he's looking for.
Your classmate is taking a long time to answer a question, and you know the answer. What can you do to make sure you are taking turns?
Wait until your classmate either finishes speaking or says he or she doesn't know the answer before you answer the question yourself.
You are having a group discussion about friendship, and your friend said something confusing. What can you do to be a good listener?
Say that you're confused, or ask them to explain what they meant.
You have a friend who really likes fruit, and one day you don't feel like eating the apple that came with your lunch. What can you do to show that you remembered that detail about your friend?
Offer her the apple instead of throwing it away.
Your friend's phone ran out of charge, and he needs to call his parents. What can you do to share time, items, or activities?
You can offer to let him use your phone to call his parents.
Your friend is in a rush to get to class, and he trips and drops all of his things; his pens, pencils, and notebook papers go flying all over the floor. What can you do to be helpful?
You can help him pick his things up.
Your friend is in the middle of tell you a story, but its taking a really long time for them to finish talking and you need to get to your next class. What could you do to let them know you need to go without being rude?
Try to wait until they pause in a sentence, or take a breath, and then politely say something like "I have to run to my next class, maybe we can finish this story at lunch?"
What are 3 things you can do to show you're listening to someone?
give them your attention by ask questions or make comments that relate to what they are saying ; looking at them ; have a calm body ; not looking on your phone
You and your classmates are trying to pick a theme to decorate your classroom door. You remember that two of your friends like Marvel, but you don't like Marvel. What could you do to compromise with your classmates and pick a theme that everyone likes?
Offer to do some Marvel characters and some other characters you like - that way everyone gets a say in what goes on the door
You get invited to Sam's birthday party on Saturday. But, you also told your friend Matt you would play basketball on Saturday. What can you do to make sure you share you time between Sam and Matt?
you could play basketball in the morning and then go to the party in the afternoon, or vise versa. You could ask Matt if he would be willing to play basketball another day this week so you can spend time with him and also go to the birthday party.
You friend looks like they're having a really hard time with the math worksheet you are all doing, and she gets up and storms out of the room. You want to say something to her to make her feel better. Is this the right time to try and talk to your friend?
No - it would be best to wait until they are ready to come back to class. Then, you could say something helpful like "I know this is really hard" or "maybe the teacher could help you"