Meeting New People
Why is it important to be polite when you meet someone new?
So they know you are kind, they want to be friends/play with you
If someone is doing something to you and you don't like it, what can you do?
1. tell them to stop
2. tell an adult
You see kids playing a game but you don't know how to play. What can you do?
Ask them to explain the rules.
True or False: You should always start a conversation by talking only about yourself.
False, you should also ask about the other person.
How can you start a conversation with a friend?
Ask a question like "What do you like to do for fun?") or "what did you do over the weekend?"
What is something you could do to make friends at a new school?
Smile, introduce yourself, be kind and polite.
How can you apologize to someone?
Say sorry, explain yourself, fix your behavior.
What should you do if you and a friend want to play different games?
Take turns choosing or find a game you both like.
True or False: Smiling and saying hello can be a good way to make a new friend.
True!
What’s one way to introduce yourself to someone new?
Say, "Hi, my name is Tony. What’s yours?"
What are some qualities you look for in a new friend?
Kind, thoughtful, shares, includes you, listens, funny.
What should you say if a friend is feeling sad?
"Are you okay?"
"Do you want to talk?"
"I'm here for you."
What can you do if a friend is already playing a game, but you want to join?
Watch and wait for a good time to ask, or ask if you can join them politely ("Can I join your game, please?")
True or False: Good friends should let you win in a game.
False, good friends play fairly and have fun together.
Give an example of a compliment.
Any appropriate response works.
Pretend you want to join a group of kids playing a game. What would you say and do?
Ask "Can I play with you?"
What are ways to calm yourself when you are angry?
Deep breaths, count to 10, take a break, talk about your feelings.
If someone is playing alone what could you do?
Ask if they want to play or sit with them and talk.
True or False: If your friend wins a game, you should congratulate them.
True!
What are two topics you can talk about with a friend?
Movies, TV, food, hobbies, sports, pets, food
List one quality that makes someone a good friend.
Sharing, listening, being kind, helping, etc.
What does it mean to "respect your friend’s boundaries"?
It means listening when they say no or need space.
You invite someone to play basketball but they say they don't like basketball. What could you do?
Ask if they want to play something else.
True or False: If someone says "no" to playing, you should never ask again.
False, you can try again later or ask someone else.
Act it out! Pretend you are meeting a new classmate. Start a friendly conversation.
Any appropriate conversation starter works.