How to Be a Good Friend
Name one way to be a good friend.
Examples: be kind, share, listen, help, include others.
What is a social situation?
When people are interacting/talking?
Say one way to start a conversation.
Examples: "Hi, how are you?", "Can I join your game?"
What does "feeling valued" mean?
Feeling important, respected, cared about
What does responsibility mean?
Owning your actions and choices
What does taking turns look like?
Examples: letting others go, waiting, not always going first
How can you tell how someone is feeling?
Facial expressions, body language, tone of voice
What can you say to join a group?
Examples: "Can I play?", "Can I join you?"
Examples: kind words, listening, including them
What should you say if you make a mistake?
Examples: "I am sorry", "That was my fault", "I will try better next time."
What can you say to encourage a friend?
Examples: "You've got this!", "Good job!"
Why is it important to look at body language?
It helps to understand feelings/reactions.
Why is it important to be kind when meeting someone new?
Makes them feel comfortable and more likely to be your friend.
How can you tell if someone values you?
Why is apologizing important?
Examples: fixes problems, shows you care
What should you do if your friend is upset?
Examples: ask if they are okay, listen, help, give space if needed.
What should you do if you are unsure what is happening in a social situation?
Ask, watch others, think before acting
What is something you should NOT do when making friends?
What should you do if you don't feel valued?
What does a good apology include?
Acknowledging what you did, saying sorry, trying to fix it, do better next time
Examples: stop if they say no, give space
Scenario: Two students are whispering and laughing while looking at you. What can you do?
Don't assume, stay calm, ask or ignore
Role-play: Join a game.
How should you act during the game?
Examples: ask to join, wait for response, follow rules, be flexible
Healthy vs. unhealthy friendships?
Health = kind, respectful, fair
Unhealthy = mean, controlling, excluding
Scenario: You hurt someone's feelings. What can you say to fix the situation?
1. Say sorry
2. Take responsibility
3. Ask how to fix it
4. Change behavior