Being a Good Homie
Name one thing good friends do for each other
Help each other, listen, share, be kind, etc. (any one of these is okay)
What should you do with your eyes when someone is talking to you?
Name two feelings you might have during a school day.
Happy, excited, nervous, sad, frustrated, proud, etc.
Who can help if you and a friend cannot solve a problem?
A peer mediator, teacher, parent, or another trusted adult
What's one kind thing you could say to a classmate who seems sad during the day?
"Are you okay?" "Would you like to talk?" or "Is there anything I can do for you?"
True or False: Friends should always agree about everything.
False. Good friends can have different opinions and still be friends
True or False: It's okay to interrupt when someone else is talking.
False. You should wait until they are finished speaking.
True or False: It's okay to feel angry sometimes.
True or False: When you have a problem, it's best to yell to get your way.
False. Using a calm voice helps solve problems better.
True or False: If someone bumps into you in line, they definitely did it on purpose.
False. It could be an accident.
What does it mean to take turns?
Each person gets a chance.
Why should you put down your phone when someone is talking to you?
So you can pay attention.
Where could you do if you are feeling too angry to talk?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, walk away for a minute, or get a drink of water. (any of these)
What does "compromise" mean?
Each person gives up something small to make everyone happy.
Two people want to use the same ball at recess. What's one solution?
Take turns, play together, find another ball, or play a different game.
Why is it important to say "I'm sorry" when you've hurt your friend's feelings?
It shows you care about their feelings and want to fix the friendship.
What can you say to show you heard what someone said?
"I understand," "That sounds like...", or repeat back what they said.
What does it mean to "put yourself in someone else's shoes"?
Try to imagine how they feel or what they're thinking.
Name one way to solve a problem where two people want the same thing.
Take turns, share, or find another one.
What could you say if you hear someone saying unkind things about a classmate?
"That's not nice," "Let's talk about something else," or "How would you feel if someone said that about you?"
Name at least 1 way you can show good sportsmanship when playing games.
Congratulate the winner, working as a team, don't brag when you win, follow the rules, or have fun whether you win or lose.
What does it mean to "listen with your whole body"?
Face the person, look at them, nod, and think about what they're saying instead of what you'll say next.
How can telling someone how you feel help solve a problem?
They might understand better, feel sorry, or want to help once they know how you feel.
What does a "win-win solution" mean?
Both people end up happy with how the problem is solved.
Your friend is having a bad day because they did poorly on a test. What could you do to help them feel better?
Listen to them, offer to study together next time, remind them everyone makes mistakes, or say something encouraging about their other strengths.