Friends
Recess
Teamwork
No-Bullying Behaviors
General Friendship
100
You see two two people playing a game during recess. You really want to join them. What can you do?
Approach them and nicely say, "Can I play too?"
100
Someone cut you in line for handball. What can you say?
Calmly let them know that there is a line and that they need to wait their turn. Get help if you need to.
100
You are working in a group in your classroom and one of the people in your group is not doing anything. What should you do?
give them a task to do, remind them that they need to participate, get help from the teacher if they are still not doing their part
100
Someone on at lunch is calling you names every day. This really hurts your feelings. What should you do?
Ignore what you can. Ask them to stop. Tell an adult if it continues
100
Your best friend is starting to spend time with another student in your class instead of you. What should you do?
See if there are ways you can all be friends. Let your friend know you're missing time with them. Recognize that friendships change and it's okay to spend time with different people.
200
Two friends are at chorus. One friend teases the other about his singing. What can you do?
Stand up for your friend, let the other friend know it is not okay. Make sure your friend is okay.
200
You want to join two friends playing on the SMART board. What can you say?
"Can I play with you two?"
200
You are playing a game with a friend and you win. What can you say to make sure your friend doesn't feel upset?
say, "good game!" and give a high five
200
Someone is stealing a library book and tells you that if you tell he is going to lie about it. What should you do?
Let the librarian know anyway.
200
Your friend always wants to be the one who chooses what game you will play. This is starting to get frustrating to you. What should you do?
Ask if you can take turns deciding what to do. Use chance - coin toss, rock/paper/scissors Compromise and find a win/win solution Talk about it and let them know you're getting frustrated.
300
Someone leaves their art project on their desk. Someone else knocks it down by mistake. What can they do to make their friend feel better?
Say sorry, and let them know it was a mistake. Ask if you can help fix it or make a new one.
300
During tetherball, someone accidentally hits you with the ball. How should you react?
Let them know that you know it was an accident and that it's okay.
300
You are working on a project with a partner and you both want to do the first part. What should you do?
take turns, rock paper scissors
300
You see one of your friends being made fun of at recess by another student. What should you do?
Be a friend. Go up to your friend and make sure they're okay. Use humor or change the subject. Make sure you don't join in these behaviors.
300
Your best friend looks mad at you and is ignoring you but she hasn't told you why she's angry and you don't have a clue what is bothering her. What should you do?
When she looks like she's calmed down, talk about it and ask what's wrong. If she keeps giving you the silent treatment, then just find someone else to hangout with. Let her know you want to know what's wrong to try to fix it and that you're willing to talk about it with her when she's ready.
400
You drop your pencil on the floor. Your friend picks it up and starts using it. You have no pencil now. What can you do?
Walk up to them and let them know you accidentally dropped that pencil and you need to have it back.
400
Someone said something that hurt your feelings during recess. Who can you talk to to feel better?
A friend, teacher, or another adult
400
During partner talk, your partner does not let you talk. what can you say?
I don't like when you interrupt me. Please let me have my turn.
400
A "friend" of yours is constantly making fun of you in front of other people but is nice to you when you are both alone. You are confused and hurt by this friend's actions. What should you do?
Talk about it with the "friend." Let them know it's not okay for them to be so mean to you in front of others and that this is crossing the line. Decide if it's worth trying to be friends with someone who is treating you like that. Think about what a real friend would do.
400
Your friend let you borrow one of his video games and now you can't find it. He is upset. What should you do?
Apologize for losing it. Talk it out. Share (one of yours). You need to let your parent know and get help looking for it or replacing it. If you borrowed it, you're responsible for it.
500
Your friend says he will return your book in the morning, and he forgets it. You’re mad because you really need this book. What can you do?
Tell them how you feel. Let them know the book was important to you. Ask them to make sure they tell their parents to bring the book for you tomorrow.
500
Someone teased you during recess and now you feel angry. What are some ways you can calm down?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, talk to a friend, take a walk
500
You don't like the person your teacher gave you as a partner for reading. Should you say something?
Stop and think about how that person would feel if you complained about having to work with them. Be positive and see the good things about this person.
500
Someone started a rumor about you that was not true and very hurtful. You know who started it. What should you do?
After you've cooled off, talk to the person. Let them know how it made you feel and that this is not okay. Ask them how they can fix it - they need to take some responsibility and set the record straight. If it is damaging your reputation in any way or about something that might get you in trouble, then get help if you need it to stop the rumor from spreading.
500
Your only friend in the class is hanging out during recess with someone that you don't like. You are getting frustrated by this. What should you do?
If they are your friend, then it's not fair to ask them to choose between you and the person you don't like. You need to calm down and think about it to find a win/win solution. Maybe if you give the other student a chance, you'll be able to make a new friend. You could talk to your friend about it but recognize that you may just need to give the other person a chance to get to know them too.