Gratitude/Thankful
What does it mean to be grateful?
Example Answer: Appreciating the good things and people in your life.
Your friend texts "Hey." What is 1 appropriate way to respond?
Example Answer: "Hey! What's up?"
You accidentally bump into someone in the hallway. What should you do?
Example Answer: Apologize and keep moving
Someone says, "It's freezing in here!" What might they actually be asking?
Example Answer: To turn up the heat or close a window
What is 1 quality that makes someone a good friend?
Example Answers: Kindness, honesty, trustworthiness, respect, or being supportive.
Someone holds the door open for you. What is 1 way to show appreciation?
Example answer: Say thank you
You send five messages because your friend has not responded in two minutes. What might be a better approach?
Example Answer: Give the person time to respond.
A classmate asks to join your conversation. What could you do?
Example Answer: Make room and include them
Someone says, "I'll think about it." Does that mean they definitely agree?
Example Answer: No. They may be unsure or politely declining.
Your friend one day at recess wants to hang out with someone else instead of you. Does that mean they aren't your friend anymore?
No. Friends can have other friendships and interests.
Your teacher spends extra time helping you understand something. What are 2 ways you could show appreciation?
Example Answers:
1. Say thank you
2. Make a thank you card
Your friend responds with just "K." What are 2 possible reasons?
Example Answers:
1. They might be busy or distracted
2. They are simply responding quickly
Your group is making a decision, but everyone keeps talking over each other. What could help?
Example Answer: Take turns and let everyone share an idea.
Someone says, "That's an interesting choice." Could this be a compliment or criticism?
Example Answer: Either one. Tone and context matter.
Myth or fact: You can be friends with someone who has different interests.
Fact!
You receive a gift you don't really like. How can you respond respectfully?
Example Answer: Thank the person for thinking of you
You are upset with someone. Why might texting not be the best way to resolve the disagreement?
Example Answer: Tone can be misunderstood, and messages can make disagreements worse.
You notice someone is being left out of a group activity. What could you do?
Example Answer: Invite them to join and make room for them.
Your teacher says, "I think everyone should start wrapping things up." What are they probably suggesting?
Example Answer: It is time to finish the activity and go onto the next thing
Can you be a good friend to someone without agreeing with everything they say or do?
Example Answer: Yes! You can care about someone while having your own opinions and boundaries.
Why is showing gratitude important even when someone is just doing their job?
Example Answer: It recognizes other people's efforts and helps build positive relationships.
Someone shares a private screenshot of a conversation with other people. What social boundary might they have crossed?
Example Answer: They shared private communication without permission/consent
You realize you misunderstood someone's comment and got upset. What should you do next?
Example Answer: Acknowledge the misunderstanding and ask them to clarify what they meant.
Your friend says, "You don't have to invite me. It's fine." What might they actually be feeling or trying to communicate?
Example Answer: They might feel left out, disappointed, or hurt, even though they are saying it's fine.
Your friends are making plans in front of you but aren't including you. They also make comments that hurt your feelings. What is 1 healthy way to handle this situation?
Example Answer: Let your friends know how their comments make you feel, such as, "I feel left out when I'm not included, and those comments hurt my feelings." If it continues, consider talking to someone you trust and spending time with people who treat you with respect.