Friendships
True or False: Friendships should feel easy and comfortable.
True
What is a clue that two people are having a conversation?
Eye contact
Taking turns talking
Sharing information
What could you say to join a conversation or group?
Excuse me
Share/trade conversation topic
Show how you can take a deep breath
Great! You just calmed your body.
Where is a place that you may meet a friend?
The park, school, your neighbourhood, a sport, family gathering, after school activities, etc.
What are some topics that you could talk to a friend about?
The weather, food, hobbies, the weekend, what you did after school, sports, games, TV, special interests, etc.
Two friends are having a conversation about a video game. You start talking about what you are having for lunch.
Did you stay on topic? Yes or no.
No. You are talking about something off topic.
How can you be a good friend?
Be kind
Share
Listen
Be helpful
Does a good friend listen to what you have to say? Yes or no.
Yes
How would you feel if someone interrupted you while you were talking?
Probably not very good. Remember to always listen when someone else is talking and to wait your turn to share.
True or false: When first joining a conversation, you should listen more than you talk.
True! It is important to listen to what other people are saying so you can pick up on cues and talk about the topic being discussed.
What should you say if you want to leave a conversation?
It was nice to talk to you but I have to go
See you later
False - friends should make each other feel good and be kind to each other
True or false: What do you like to do for fun? is a good example of a question to ask a friend if you want to find out more about them.
True! This helps you learn about another person and share information.
What is one sign that a conversation isn't going well?
They aren't looking at you
They're turning their back to you
They walk away
They don't let you talk
What should you do if you disagree with someone you are talking to?
Take a minute to calm your body
Say 'it's okay to disagree'
Listen to the other person and try to work together to solve the problem
Use an 'I' statement ('I feel upset when you take my pencil')
Your friend took your book without asking and you are feeling upset.
Role play what you would say without blaming (tip: remember 'I' statements)
I feel upset when you take my things without asking. Next time, please ask me to borrow my book. Thank you.
Role play: Practice taking turns with someone in the room talking about the weather
Great job!
Joe and Dave are both talking about their plans on the weekend. Matt wants to join their conversation.
Act out this scenario with Joe, Dave, and Matt, and have Matt try to join the conversation appropriately.
Great job!
Alex, John, and Henry are all talking about what they want to do at recess. Alex and John want to play on the climber but Henry wants to play soccer.
How could they solve this problem? What would they say?
Each do the activity that they choose
Compromise - one recess play on the climber, other recess play soccer