Do or Don't
A friend is feeling sad and you listen without interrupting.
Do - Listening shows care & support
Saying "It's ok to feel that way."
Support = It helps a friend feel understood.
Talking over a friend
Listen and let them finish
One way our team can be kind.
✔ Helping
✔ Using nice words
✔ Encouraging others
A friend doesn’t get picked for a game.
Ask them to play with you.
Ignoring someone on purpose when you’re upset.
Don't = Ignoring hurts feelings and doesnt solve problems.
Rolling your eyes when someone is talking.
Hurt = It makes people feel unimportant.
Leaving someone out of an activity.
Invite them to join.
What we do when someone feels left out.
✔ Invite them
✔ Ask them to join
✔ Sit with them
Two friends want the same role.
Take turns or choose together.
Including someone new in your game.
Do = Inclusion helps people feel welcomed & valued.
Checking on a friend who is very quiet.
Support = You are showing care.
Yelling when you disagree
Use a calm voice.
How we listen to each other.
✔ No interrupting
✔ Raise hands
✔ Look at the speaker
Someone is being ignored in a group.
Ask for their ideas.
Laughing when a friend makes a mistake.
Don't = Laughing can make someone feel embarsed or unsafe.
Telling others not to play with someone.
Hurt = It makes people feel left out.
Doing all the work and not sharing.
Share jobs and take turns.
How we solve problems together.
✔ Talk calmly
✔ Take turns
✔ Find a fair choice
A friend is upset but doesn’t want to talk.
Give space and check back later.
Talking behind a friend's back.
Don't = It breaks turst and can hurt friendships.
Letting a friend take a break when they feel overwhelmed.
Support = Everyone needs space sometimes.
Telling a secret that wasn't yours.
What teamwork means.
✔ Working together
✔ Helping each other
✔ Everyone matters
A friend feels hurt by something you said.
Say sorry and listen.