Relationships
Stranger, Acquaintance, Friend, Family
Yes or No
Stranger, Acquaintance, Friend, Family
100

A person we do not know. We have never met them before. We should not talk to them because it could be dangerous in some cases.

Who is a stranger?

100

The two groups where giving a hug would be ok.

Who is a friend of family member?

100

Katie is at the grocery store with her mom. She recognizes the man bagging her groceries because she has seen him there before. She tries to give him a hug. Did Katie use the Relationship Ruler correctly?

What is NO?

100

Tianna talks to Henry on the phone two to three nights a week. They sometimes hang out on the weekends. At lunch, Tianna shares a secret with Henry and makes him promise not to tell anyone. Where are they on the relationship ruler?

What is a close friend?

200

A person we know but don't know very well. We know their name and face. We may go to school with them but we are not very friendly with them.

What is an acquaintance?

200

2 groups of People you can pass in the hallway at school and saying hello.

Who are acquaintances or friends?

200

Marco sees Devin in the hallway at school. He has a few classes with Devin, and they talk every once in a while. Marco says to him, “Hey, what’s up?” Did Marco use the Relationship Ruler?

What is yes?!

200

John is at the mall when he sees another kid there from school. He knows his name and his face

What is an acquaintance?
300

The people we are related to. They might live in our house or spend holidays together. We know them very well and love them.

What is family?

300

The 2 groups you would hang out with outside of school 

What are friends and family?

300

Jada has known Bailey since kindergarten and has slept over her house many times. She asks Bailey if she would like to go to the movies this weekend. Did Jada use the Relationship Ruler?

What is yes!?

300

Callie and Amelia talk every day at school and sometimes call each other after school. Where are they on the relationship ruler?

WHat are close friends?

400

Ppeople our age who we know very well. We spend time with them in and outside of school. We share things with them and they know a lot about us.

What are friends?

400

The 3 groups you might ask about math homework.

Who are acquaintances, friends, or the teacher (community helper).

400

. Elijah sits next to Ryan in science class. They talk every once in a while but do not hang out outside of school. One day Elijah tells Ryan that he has a crush on a girl in their class. Did Elijah use the Relationship Ruler?

What is NO!?

400

Alexa and Dylan have been neighbors for several years. They hang out almost every weekend. Where are they on the relationship ruler?

What are close friends?

500

These are people who work in our town. We can talk to them if we need help or we buy something from them. This includes jobs like the police, cashiers, or teachers.

What are community helpers?

500

Who would you ask to borrow a pencil in class?

Who are friends or acquaintances

500

Corey and Gina are in the same homeroom class. They talk every once in a while about soccer since they both love that sport. They don’t sit together at lunch or talk outside of school. On Gina’s birthday, Corey gives her a gift. Did Corey use the Relationship Ruler?

What is no?

500

Jenny and Sam are siblings.  Where are they on the relationship ruler?

What are family?