Friends
No, friends can have bad days and can be mean sometimes.
Are bullying and teasing the same thing?
No, teasing can occur between friends and is meant to be a joke. Bullying is mean behavior meant to hurt someone emotionally or physically.
What is self-esteem?
It is how you think of yourself, if you love yourself or think you are smart and a nice person.
What is something nice a friend can do for you?
Discuss
If a kid hits you is this bullying or teasing?
Bullying.
What is a low self esteem?
Low self esteem is when you dont like yourself, or you dont think youre smart and kind.
Do you need to have a million friends, or a few close friends?
It depends, but a few close friends is great!
If your friend says "Hey run quicker slowpoke!" is this teasing or bullying?
Teasing, friends can make jokes sometimes.
What is high self-esteem?
High self esteem is loving yourself and being happy with who you are as a person! :)
How can you make a new friend?
Ask someone new what they like to do for fun, what their favorite food is, what their favorite color or games are.
If a student calls you mean names or are racist, is this bullying or teasing?
Bullying, mean hurtful names and being racist are bullying behaviors.
How can you raise your self esteem?
By doing things you enjoy! Playing with family or friends, trying your best on schoolwork.
What activities do friends do together?
Play!
If someone hits you and wants to hurt you, should they be your friend?
No, and you should defend yourself.
By complimenting them or saying nice things about a friend or family member.