What is friendship?
Having fun, playing together, sharing common interests, being kind, caring about others feelings, showing respect
How would you feel if you were left out of an activity?
sad, angry, lonely
What are things that can make you angry in a friendship?
being mean, being left out, being ignored, being made fun of
What is something you can do when you meet someone for the first time?
smile, introduce yourself, say hello!
Can you only be friends with people that have the same interests and feelings as you?
No.
Explain.
How would you feel if you were ignored by a close friend?
angry, sad, mad, alone
What is something that is hard for you to do in a friendship?
No right answer!
What is something you can do if you are very shy and it is hard to talk to people?
Practice what you want to say, ask an adult for help
Do you have to buy things or do uncomfortable things to keep friends?
No. Explain.
How do you handle frustration?
Listen to music, draw, write, go for a walk, exercise, talk to someone.
How would you feel if a friend, or group of friends, made fun of you?
sad, angry, disappointed, disrespected, more!
What is a good thing you can talk with other people about?
Common interests- school, hobbies, games
What makes you want to be friends with someone?
No right answer!
Share a personal experience!
True or false: If I make someone upset, I should talk about it with that person directly.
True- why?
Share a time you had a lot of fun with a group of friends!
Share!
What do you do if you know someone who is always being picked on?
Tell a trusted adult, tell the person to stop, ask if the person is ok
What can friends do for each other to make them feel better?
comfort them, show support, check in, ask how they are doing, see if they need help, give a hug
When dealing with someone who doesn't make you feel good, what can you do?
Listen to music, draw, write, go for a walk, exercise, talk to someone.
How does it feel when a friend reaches out to you?
happy, supported, loved, valued
What should you do if you see someone sitting alone?
Sit with them, ask them if they want to hang out, ask if they are OK