Making Friends
Name one way to be friendly.
Smile.
Ask a question.
Do something kind.
Say thank you.
Asking questions is part of working together. True or False.
Explain.
How do you keep your friends?
Call them, spend time with them, be kind, have fun together.
If you don't understand something what can you do?
I ask for help and use my voice.
It's up to you!
How did you meet one of your friends?
In class.
Sports or other hobbies.
Self Advocacy!
Through family.
True or False
On a good team only one person talks all the time.
False.
How do you show your friend you care?
Card
Gifts
Listening
Do you like loud places or quiet places?
It's up to you but knowing yourself is important.
Who can help you reach your dreams?
A teacher
A parent
Friend
Coach...
What do you like to do for fun?
movies
music
art
anything
cooking
What do you like about this group? Why.
Anything you choose!
True or False
A friend always does what you want all the time.
False.
Name a time you need to speak up?
When someone is bossing you around.
When someone is speaking for you.
When you need help.
When something is bothering you that you want to stop.
What is something in the way of you and your dream?
Time, money, need help, ride.
What's something you want to learn?
Anything
In a group there is a place for everybody. What are you good at in this group?
Listening
Friendly & Happy
Have lots of ideas
Responsible
Name something you like to do with friends.
Anything!
True or False
Taking deep breaths helps you feel calm when you need to use your voice.
True
Believing in yourself helps you reach your dream. True or False?
True
What makes you a good friend?
I'm friendly
I'm happy
I'm enjoyable to be around
I like everybody ... can be anything.
What's an example of what groups can do?
Anything... Self-advocacy groups bring community together, make laws that make life better, help increase awareness of issues.
How would you handle a disagreement with a friend?
Think about what you are going to say and come back and say, can I talk to you. Know what you feel in your heart and solve the problem.
What's a positive message to remember when you need to speak up?
I can do this!
I have a right.
I can use my voice.
What is your dream job?
Anything!