Friendship
What is friendship?
Friendship is spending time with someone that you have fun with, play games with. Someone who is nice to you and that you can be silly with. Friendship means caring about someone and their feelings and them caring about you and your feelings.
True or False: You can only be friends with someone if they like ALL the same things as you.
False
What would you say when you first meet someone?
Hi! My name is Tanvir. What is your name?
When you see someone that you want to be friends with what is something you can do right away that shows them you are friendly?
(Clue: Its not your words)
Smile
How do you feel if you are somewhere that is VERY loud?
Nervous, anxious, worried, annoyed.
Bonus Points: What can you do to help your body get calm?
How can you be a good friend?
Be respectful and caring of them and their feelings. Use kind words and be flexible.
True or False: You should be friends with people that make you feel unsafe and uncomfortable.
False
How would you start a conversation with someone that you saw playing basketball?
Hey. I saw you playing basketball and you were good! Do you play a lot?
When you meet someone you should tell them all about you and not let them talk about what they like?
No! You should have a conversation back and forth that way you can talk and they can talk. Plus you can find out things that you have in common.
What are three feelings that you feel A LOT and how do they make your body feel?
Can your friends have other friends?
Yes!
True or False: Friends listen to each other and can compromise.
True
You see someone sitting alone every recess.
Go up and ask them if they would like to play with you.
You are playing football with someone and they make a mistake. What would you do?
You would encourage them and say "its okay, nice try"!
How do you feel when you meet new people?
Nervous, excited, shy, happy.
How do you know when someone is NOT being a good friend?
They may not share with you or hurt your feelings. They may target you and make you feel sad.
True or False: If someone is targeting me during a game or making me feel not very smart they are a good friend and I should keep playing with them?
False
You see kids playing football and you want to join. What would you do?
What if they say no? What do you do?
Should you be friends with EVERYBODY?
What are two things you can do if you feel nervous, sad or worried?
Describe the kind of friend you want?
Everyone's answer is different.
True or False: My friend ALWAYS has to play with me.
False
You are playing basketball with a group of people and they start being mean to another kid that is playing.
You could tell them nicely to stop being rude, you could go play with that kid somewhere else, you could tell an adult.
What is the best way to make new friends?
Introduce yourself, be kind, ask questions.
What does independent mean? How can you be independent when you are worried or sad?
Being able to do things by yourself (age-appropriate). Use tools or strategies by yourself and not needing your mom/dad to help you.