Joining In
Why do I join in?
To have fun!
How do I get someones attention.
Say their name, make eye contact or tap them on the shoulder gently.
Why do you want to work it out with friends?
To keep good friendships.
Why do you have play dates?
To have fun with friends!
What is an example of saying nice things?
Complimenting something about the person or what they are doing.
Why do I watch before joining?
To find the best time to join in.
If someone is asking me something from across the room, what should I do?
Move closer and show full body listening.
If someone doesn't want to do the same thing as me, what can I do?
Compromise.
Who makes the decisions during a play date?
Everyone!
If someone asks you to stop touching their toys, what should you do.
Stop touching their toys.
How do I know when to ask to join in?
You have the person's attention. They give you eye contact.
Should I yell if someone isn't listening?
No, this is unexpected.
What can you do if someone says something hurtful and is your friend?
Tell them "that hurt my feelings. Please don't do that."
You want to play legos. Your friend wants to build a zoo. What can you do?
Compromise.
Build a lego zoo.
What happens if we follow group rules?
We have more fun!
What can I do if someone says no?
Small reaction. Ask someone else.
How do I know if someone is listening?
Eye contact.
If someone is too close, what can you do?
Ask them politely to move.
Move your body to a more comfortable place.
Your friend is talking about pizza, what should you talk about?
Pizza
Why do we ask our friends questions?
To learn more about them.
To show them we care.
3 Steps of joining in
Watch, wait, ask
What is full body listening?
Staying quiet while others speak.
Facing your body towards them.
Looking at them.
Listening with your ears.
Listening with your heart/ caring.
What are the 4 steps to work it out?
1. Talk about the problem
2. Listen to understand
3. Think of ways to solve it
4. Choose the best path
When you are hosting a friend, what can you do to make them feel welcome?
Listen to their ideas
say nice things
take turns
play by the rules
What are the group rules?
share
take turns
play by the rules
talk nicely
listen