Verbal (talking)
If your friend says your outfit is 'ugly', is that healthy comment or a unhealthy comment?
Unhealthy- commenting on someone's appearance is not a kind thing to do, unless it is a positive complement.
A friend offers to give you a hug when you are sad, is that healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy! As long as your friend is asking for permission first! Always make sure you are ok with someone touching you before they do.
Someone sees you struggling with a math problem and they ask to help you. Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy. Never be afraid to ask for help and to accept help when it is offered.
Name this relationship! Family!
Mom, Dad, friend at school, brother, sister!
Is it healthy to skip meals?
No, it’s not healthy!
Our bodies need regular meals to have energy, grow, and stay focused.
If someone takes your book bag at school, without asking for your permission, is that healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy, no one should take your things without asking for your permission. You have the right to say yes or no.
Setting boundaries, is a fun and important thing to do.
If someone touches you without permission, is that healthy or unhealthy?
Setting healthy and strong physical boundaries is important.
A friend in your class is sharing a pencil with you since yours is broken. Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy! If someone is willing to help or share something you can accept it. If you do not want help you can always say no.
Name someone who you can talk to if you need it!
Mom, teacher, nurse, friend!
Is it healthy to ignore your feelings?
NO!
Pushing feelings away makes them stronger
If someone says they like your hair, is that healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy! If someone gives you a positive compliment, you can give them one too!
"Can I give you a hug?" "No I do not want a hug right now." Is this response healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy! When someone asks for something physical, you are allowed to say no.
Setting boundaries can be difficult but they are very important to keep yourself safe and happy.
Is it healthy or unhealthy for someone to lie to you?
Unhealthy! When people lie to you, it shows you they do not respect you, you deserve to be apart of friendships where friends tell you the truth.
Who is someone you like talking to who is not your parent?
Sister, brother, cousin, friend, neighbor, mailman?
Is it healthy to focus on what you can control?
Yes!
Let go of what you can't change and take action on what you can
If a friend tells you can play with them, is that healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy! You can always choose not to play with them if you don't want too!
If someone in your class pushes you, and you feel unsafe is that healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy! No one should be pushing, pulling, kicking, or touching in anyway that can hurt you.
"Youre very nice, can we be friends?" What would be a healthy way to respond to this person?
"Yes! I would like to be friends." or "No, I would not like to be your friend."
You are allowed to say no. You have control over who you are friends with and are not friends with.
Name this relationship! Someone at school!
Teacher, principal, social worker, school nurse!
change this sentence to a positive one :
"I can't do this!"
Maybe it's hard but I can do it!
I can do this if I keep trying!
I may not know how to do it yet, but I can learn!
Your friend is telling you, "you can ONLY play with me and no one else!" Is that healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy, first sign of isolation and controlling behaviors.
No one has the right to tell you can only play with them. You are always open to make more than one friend.
Someone in your class is playing soccer with you. You accidentally bump into each other while running and both say you are sorry. Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy! Bump into one another was an accident and you both apologized!
It is ok to make mistakes! Make sure to always apologize.
If someone tell you your feelings do not matter, is that healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy! Your feelings matter and you should be heard!
Name someone who does not live with you, who you can talk to if you need it.
Family friend, aunt, uncle, grandma
Continue this sentence:
I CAN BE A GOOD FRIEND BY....
Listening to my friends.
Helping others when they need me.
Sharing and taking turns.
Using kind words.
Respecting others' feelings.
Including everyone in games.