Friendship
Is it possible to have a best friend and lots of other friends too?
Yes
What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?
Apologize, say sorry
Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a new peer?
Hi my name is ____, what is your name?
Pretend
Pop 20 bubbles in the air.
If another person is playing a game with me, does that mean that I definitely have a friend? Why?
No, because you have to get to know them first.
Someone at school is calling you really mean names, what you can you do?
Tell them that you do not like it and ask them to stop.
Demonstrate how you are being a good friend.
Provided a real life example of how they are being a good friend.
Adventure
Hop like a frog saying "ribbit" - for 10 seconds
What is the problem with one friend telling another that he or she cannot have other friends?
It is more fun to play with lots of different people; it is not nice to leave out others because your best friend told you not to include them; if you only play with one person, you can get tired of each other. It is not fair for someone to tell you who you can and cannot play with.
What can you do if two different friends ask you to play with them at the same time?
Suggest that the 3 of you hang out together, hang out with one and then the other.
While you were walking in the hall, a girl tripped you and started laughing. How does that make you feel, and what would you do about it?
Upset, hurt, sad mad, etc.
Talk to a teacher and tell them what happened.
Love of Song and Dance
Grab a pretend microphone: sing and dance - 1 minute
If someone tells you that you can only be friends with that person, is that person being a good friend? Why or why not?
No, because that person is being bossy and not letting you be kind to others or enjoy lots of other people
Your classmate is really loud and you want them to lower their voice. Would you tell them to shut up or ask them to be quiet nicely?
Ask them to be quiet nicely.
A friend was talking with you and you just said something mean. What can you do?
Apologize.
Getting Active
Do 15 Jumping Jacks
Think about the kind of friend you are and the kind of friend you want to have. What are some other qualities that make a good friend?
What can you do if your friend is sad?
You can sit with them and offer to help cheer them up
Your friend made you mad because he pushed you while playing tag. Use an I-Statement to share how you feel.
I feel _________ when you ___________. Next time can you __________________.
"I feel mad when you pushed me while playing tag. Next time can you tag me gently."
Motion or lack of
Strike a pose: Hold it until the teacher says, "Click."