🤝 Friendship Basics
This means letting someone else use something you have instead of keeping it all to yourself.
What is sharing?
Instead of saying, “You are being mean!” you can start with these two words: “I…”
What are “I feel…”?
You tell an adult because someone is in danger or could get seriously hurt. Is this tattling or reporting?
What is reporting?
Empathy means trying to understand how another person is _____.
What is feeling?
If someone is different from you, should you treat them with respect?
Yes!
When playing a game, you let one person go and then let another person go.
What is taking turns?
When two people each give a little so they can find a solution that works for both, this is called _____.
What is compromise?
A classmate cuts in front of you in line. Nobody is hurt. Is this usually something you should try to solve yourself or immediately tell an adult?
Try to solve it yourself.
Your classmate looks sad and is sitting alone. What is one kind thing you could do?
Ask if they are okay, sit with them, invite them to play, or offer help.
You notice someone has no partner for an activity. What could you do?
Invite them to be your partner or help them find one.
Name two qualities that make someone a good friend.
Kind, caring, helpful, honest, respectful, trustworthy, or a good listener.
Your friend takes your pencil without asking. Give an example of an I statement you could use.
“I feel upset when you take my things without asking. Please ask me first.”
Someone is being bullied and you cannot safely stop it yourself. Should you tell a trusted adult?
Yes. That is reporting.
Someone loses a game and looks disappointed. What might they be feeling?
Sad, disappointed, frustrated, embarrassed, or upset
Someone makes a mistake while reading aloud. What is a kind response?
Be patient, don't laugh, and encourage them.
You see some classmates playing a game. You want to join. What could you say?
“Can I play too?” or “Is there room for one more?”
You and a classmate disagree about what game to play. Name one peaceful way you could solve the proble
Take turns choosing, compromise, vote, talk calmly, or use a problem-solving strategy.
Your friend is using the wrong color crayon. You tell the teacher because you want your friend to get in trouble. Is this helpful reporting?
No. This is tattling.
Your friend says, “I don't want to talk right now.” What is an empathetic response?
Respect their space and let them know you are there if they want to talk.
Your group is playing a game, but one person doesn't know the rules. What could you do?
Explain the rules and help them learn.
Your friend has a toy you really want, but they are using it. What is a respectful thing to do?
Ask politely and wait for your turn.
You have a small problem with a friend. You are safe, no one is being hurt, and you can try to solve it yourself. Should you immediately get an adult? Explain.
Not necessarily. Try a safe problem-solving strategy first, such as talking calmly, using an I statement, compromising, or using a peace path/Kelso's Choice.
Name two situations when you should get an adult's help right away.
Someone is in danger, someone is being hurt, there is a threat, someone may hurt themselves or someone else, or the problem is too big to handle safely.
A new student is standing alone while everyone else is playing. What could you do to help them feel included?
Introduce yourself, invite them to join, explain the game, or introduce them to other students.
A student says, “Nobody wants me on their team.” Give two ways you could show kindness and inclusion.
Invite them onto your team, tell them they can join, introduce them to others, or make sure they have a role in the activity.