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 seems upset about something. What are some things you can do to make them feel better?
Ask them if they are upset and if they want to talk about it; do something funny to make them laugh
You're trying to plan an activity for an afternoon with your friends. What should you so?
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.