What would a good friend do?
You and your friend want to play different things at recess. What would a good friend do or say?
“I want to play.... What do you want to play?”
“We can take turns choosing.”
How many points is a regular shot worth in basketball?
2 points
What is one upping?
One-upping = “Trying to win the conversation”
Good friend talking = “Sharing the spotlight”
What do you call it when the batter hits the ball and runs around all the bases?
A home run
You are playing a game with your friend and you end up losing the game. What do you do or say to your friend?
Takes a breath.
Says: “I’m disappointed, but good game.”
Asks: “Do you want to play again or something else?”
How many points is a shot from behind the big arc worth?
3 points
Read the example below. Is this an example of one upping or being a good friend?
Friend A: “I got a new bike!”
Friend B: “Oh yeah? Mine is way better. It goes faster and cost more.”
One Upping
Interrupts to tell a bigger, better story every time.
Turns the moment back to himself
How many outs does a team get before the other team bats?
3 outs
You and your friend are joking around or being silly and your friend says "STOP". What should you do or say?
Stops right away.
Says: “Okay, I’ll stop.”
Changes behavior or gives space.
What do you call it when a player jumps and scores by putting the ball straight in the hoop?
A dunk
You are telling your friend something exciting and he "one ups" you. How do you feel?
Friend A: “I made two goals today!”
Friend B: “That’s nothing—I made five yesterday.”
ignored or unimportant.
annoyed
The conversation feels like a competition.
Game stops being fun
What do you call it when a player catches the ball before it hits the ground?
Fly Out
Your friend wants to play with someone else at recess. What could you do and say?
“Okay, maybe we can play later.”
Chooses another activity.
What do you call it when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot?
Rebound
Your friend shares something exciting with you. What could you say?
“That’s awesome—tell me more.”
“Nice! I want to hear about it.”
“I’ll tell my story after you’re done.”
What is the name of the championship series played at the end of the Major League Baseball season?
World Series
A friend bumps into you by accident. What do you do and say?
Pauses.
Says: “That hurt. Please be careful.”
Accepts apology.
True or False: You can run with the ball without dribbling.
False (that’s traveling)
True or false
“Competing in conversations can hurt friendships.”
“Friends share the spotlight.”
“Talking isn’t about winning.”
True
Who was a very famous baseball player known as “The Great Bambino”?
Babe Ruth