Kindness and Friendship
Emotions can pop up anytime and can be small (like feeling annoyed or bigger like angry)
True or False
True!
We all have feelings and sometimes we can feel things to a different degree
Empathy and Kindess help us build better friendships
True or False
True
Feeling understood by others helps us to feel closer to them and acts of kindness help us feel cared for and important
What are some ways you can show kindness to make a new friend?
-say "Hello"
-SMILE
-invite someone new to play
-Ask them about themselves
Empathy and kindness are important skills for building friendship
True or False
True
-Empathy helps us understand how other people are feeling
-Acts of kindness helps us all feel important, cared for and supported and can help us feel like we belong and bring us closer to others
What might you be feeling if you fell off your chair in class?
-embarrassed
-mad
-it's not a big deal
Remember Layla and Remy?
Layla's best friend moved away before Summer break...what was she feeling?
-Sad
-She missed her friend
-She was worried that it was going to be a long summer with no one to play with
Remember Avi?
He broke his ankle and couldn't play any sports at recess.
What act of kindness could you do if Avi was in your class?
-sit with him at break
-do something that Avi can still do on the break (look at comic books, play I spy etc)
People don't always want to be shown kindness in the same way (think about falling off your chair!)
True or False
True!
-Some people may want you to ask them if they are OK and other people may be embarrassed and not want anyone to bring attention to the situation!
What is a question we can ask a friend when they seem sad?
Example: Are you OK?
What is something you can say or do when you notice someone being left out?
-can I sit with you?
-do you want to play something?
What did Remy do for Layla when she noticed she was sad?
-She made her a card
-She invited Layla to play over the summer
Remember Riley?
She just won 1st place in the Science Fair!! If you were her friend how would you show her you cared and were happy for her?
-Say "congratulations!"
-Tell Riley "how proud/excited you are for her!"
-Ask her about her project
-Have your picture taken with her
Remember Rory?
He was feeling frustrated trying to build his new Lego set. His brother offered to build it for him, but he asked his brother to hold the flashlight so he could do it himself.
If his brother is being respectful..how should he help?
-listen to his brother's request and help him by holding the flashlight
Sometimes it's hard to know what to do or say to help our friends and classmates
True or False
True!
We are all different and may need different things when we are upset
If you read a word incorrectly in class...what might you be feeling?
-embarrassed
-nervous
-sad
-frustrated
Remy's acts of kindness helped to grow their friendship
True or False
-True
-Remy and Layla didn't know each other well before Remy sent her a card and invited her to play!
-They got to know each other better
When we feel supported and cared for, it makes us want to be kind back
True or False
True!
-Kindness makes us all feel good! Kindness can be contagious!
Giving someone space when they ask for it, is being respectful
True or False
True
-sometimes giving someone their space is the most kind and respectful thing we can do for them
What can you ask your friend, to know how to help them?
Is there anything I can do to help?
If your friend lost their basket ball, how might they feel?
How can you help them?
-sad
-frustrated
-worried
-you can ask "How can I help you?"
What does EMPATHY mean?
-Empathy means understanding how someone else is feeling
-Putting yourself in their shoes
What is an example of kindness you have seen happen in our class?
-Shared example
When someone says they don't want help, that means they don't like you or they are made at you
True or False
False
Sometimes people just need a little time and space-their emotions might be big and they need some time to calm down before they are ready to accept help
How can you respond if your friend doesn't want any help right now?
-If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know
Mrs. Gallant enjoyed spending time in your class room doing Second Step with you all
True or False
TRUE!!
Thank-you for inviting me into your classroom for the past 5 weeks! I have enjoyed my time in your class and all the great conversations we've had about empathy and kindness!!