How to make a Friend
What can you do when you meet someone new?
Say Hi
Introduce yourself
ask their name
What can you talk to your friends about?
Stuff they like
stuff you both like
whats going on around you
silly things
How can we be kind to a friend?
Being polite
talking to them
playing with them
asking them to play with us
How can you be a good friend in the classroom?
Not distract friends
ask them to eat lunch with you
pay attention to how they feel/act
What does it mean to be a "space invader?"
Getting too close to people
touching them
getting in their face
not respecting boundaries
School
After school
sports practice
anywhere!
How do you introduce yourself?
"Hi My name is Miss Sarah and I am 100 years old. Whats your name?"
"Hi, I'm Miss Sarah and I really like your (backpack, toy, way you throw a baseball), what's your name?"
What is a compliment you can give a friend?
You worked hard!
Nice job!
I really like your...
Thanks for doing...for me!
How can we be a good friend at recess?
Sharing
Taking turns
be respectful
invite them to play
What are some examples of being mean?
bullying
hands on
ignoring
Who is someone we might not make friends with?
Someone who is not kind to us
someone who is too old
someone who is being unsafe toward us
someone who tells us they do not want to be friends
What might we not talk to friends about?
Things we know make them sad
Things that we know they don't like or bother them
Things that they are embarrassed or uncomfortable about
What type of person do you want to be friends with?
Kind
respectful
nice
funny
silly
athletic
likes the same things I do
How can we be a good friend after school?
Give friends space
Ask if they want to keep playing
follow the adult directions to keep everyone safe and having fun
What happens when we only talk about what we like?
No one listens
No one pays attention
People don't want to talk to us