Friendship Fix-Its
Your friend is talking, and you give them your full attention without interrupting.
What is active listening?
Someone repeatedly calls another student hurtful names to make them feel bad.
What is verbal bullying?
Making others feel welcome and valued.
What does it mean to be inclusive?
You smile, laugh, and feel excited when something wonderful happens.
What is happiness?
A classmate drops all their supplies, and you stop to help pick them up.
What is showing kindness?
Instead of saying "You're so mean!" you say, "I felt hurt when you didn't include me."
What is an I-statement?
A student sees someone being bullied and safely speaks up or gets help.
What is an upstander?
A kind action you can take when someone is standing alone at recess.
What is inviting them to join?
Your stomach feels fluttery and your heart races before speaking in front of the class.
What is nervous?
You accidentally break something in the classroom and tell the teacher instead of blaming someone else.
What is taking responsibility?
You accidentally hurt someone's feelings, acknowledge what happened, and try to make things right.
What is taking repsonsibility for your actions
Someone repeatedly spreads embarrassing rumors about a classmate to damage their friendships.
What is social bullying?
Leaving someone out of a group or activity on purpose.
What is exclusion?
You worked hard to join a sports team but didn't make it.
What is disappointment?
Your group wants to ignore one person's idea, but you suggest hearing everyone out before deciding.
What is being collaborative?
Two friends disagree about the rules of a game and work together to find a solution they can both accept.
What is a compromise?
Someone repeatedly sends cruel messages or posts embarrassing pictures to hurt another person.
What is cyberbullying?
Being inclusive means you must always include everyone in everything
What is no?
Your friend gets chosen for something you really wanted, and you wish it had been you.
What is jealousy?
Your friends want you to make fun of someone, but you refuse even though you're worried they'll be upset with you.
What is resisting peer pressure?
Your friend is upset with you. Instead of defending yourself immediately, you try to understand the situation from their perspective.
What is perspective taking?
Bullying often involves repeated harmful behavior and this difference in power that makes it difficult for someone to defend themselves.
What is a power imbalance?
A respectful way to say no without making someone feel rejected or unimportant.
What is setting a kind boundary?
You want to join a group, but you're worried they won't accept you.
What is insecurity?
You notice a classmate becoming unusually quiet and withdrawn. You check in privately and share your concern with a trusted adult.
What is showing empathy and seeking support?