Introducing Yourself
Introduce yourself to the person on your left.
Practice the skill: "Hi, my name is ______. What is your name?"
What is the first step in making friends?
The first step in making friends is introducing yourself to someone you don't know. (TIP: This should be someone around your age. It is important not to talk to adults that you do not know)
What is the ADAPT teacher's name?
Mellanie, Mell, Ms. Mell
Is honesty a trait good friends possess?
Yes, good friends will tell us the truth and be honest with us when telling stories, facts, and when we ask them questions.
Your friend is constantly lying to you. Is this a good or a bad friend?
A bad friend. Our friends should tell us the truth.
Introduce yourself to the person on your right.
Practice the skill
After you introduce yourself, what is the nest step in making friends?
Asking them to play/hang out
What is Mell's favorite color?
Blue
How are you a good friend? (Name 3 ways)
Kindness, honesty, caring, empathy, ect.
You are really excited about your new shoes. When you tell your friend they tell you why their shoes are cooler than yours. Is this a good or bad friend?
Bad, your friend should be happy for you not try to compete with you.
If you were asked to introduce yourself to your class on the first day what would you say?
Hi, my name is ______.
What are 3 questions you would ask a new person you would like to be friends with?
Many answers...
What is Mell's favorite card game?
UNO
What does dependable mean?
If someone is dependable that means you can rely on them. When they say they will be doing something they will do it.
You are sick so you stay home from school. The next day, your friend asks you where you were. Is this a good or bad friend?
Good, they care about you and noticed you did not show up to school.
What is one fun fact you can tell someone when introducing yourself?
Practice the skill.
True or False: You should make friends with adults you do not know.
False. You should make friends with people your age. It can be dangerous to talk to adults you do not know.
What is Mell's favorite chips?
Nacho Doritos
Does a friend that is jealous of you a good friend?
No, jealousy can be annoying.
Your friend tells you to keep a secret for them, but the secret they told you is about hurting themself. You tell a teacher and now your friend is mad. Are you a good or bad friend?
A good friend. If our friends are in danger and hurting themselves or others it is important to make sure that we tell a safe and trusted adult.
Why is it important to introduce yourself?
Introducing yourself is how others get to know you.
Why is it important to make friends?
It is important to make friends, because humans are social creatures and being around others makes us happy, it makes life more interesting.
What is Mell's dog named?
Drake
What does the word courageous mean?
Courageous means brave. This is a friend who will stand up for you when someone is being mean.
You are hanging out with some friends when another friend asks if they can come too. Is this a good or a bad friend?
Good. They asked permission to come hang out with you and your other friends, but they aren't mad you are hanging out with others.