Commonalities
Is it OK for friends to like different things (sports, foods, books, etc.)?
Yes
How does it feel to be asked to play with someone?
Great! (Any answer is acceptable.)
Should we only show empathy to someone when something bad has happened to them?
No, we can show empathy at all times!
Empathy is thinking about 1) how others feel and 2) what they might need and 3) then doing it.
TRUE OR FALSE: Being a good sport isn't an important skill in friendship. Explain your reasoning.
FALSE! (Give explanation why this is false.)
(**It's important to show good sportsmanship because it show that you respect others. People want to be friends with people who respect them.**)
What can you do if your friend is making fun of your classmate named Shayla by calling her Snail-a?
You should ask your friend to stop because it's not funny and it's hurting Shayla's feelings.
Can you have fun together if you and someone else have differences? For example, if you are really good at math, but your friend finds it difficult.
Yes
What should you do if people are in the middle of a game, and you would like to join?
You should wait until they're done to ask to play (unless you notice that you're needed in order to make the teams even in an athletic game).
Give an example of how you can show your classmate empathy when today is her birthday.
Think about 1) how she feels and 2) what she might need and 3) then do it.
She's excited about her birthday, so you can be happy for her and ask her what she's doing for her birthday.
TRUE OR FALSE: It's more fun to play with someone that you know won't brag if they win a game. Explain your reasoning.
TRUE!!! (Give explanation why this is true.)
Tell a joke.
Any answer is acceptable.
TRUE OR FALSE: One way to make a friend is to find something you both have in common.
True
A group of kids are in the middle of playing a board game. Should you ask if you can join?
No, you shouldn't ask to play until they're done. But you can ask to play the next game.
Your teacher has a headache. How can you show her empathy?
Think about 1) how she feels and 2) what she might need and 3) then do it.
You can ask the class to be quiet so that her head doesn't hurt more.
TRUE OR FALSE: It's more fun to play with someone that you know won't throw a fit if they lose a game. Explain your reasoning.
TRUE!!! (Give explanation why this is true.)
Why are jokes that make fun of the way people look NOT FUNNY?
It's not funny because making fun of the way people look hurts their feelings.
How can you find out what you have in common with others?
You can ask them questions about themselves.
You see a group of kids who look like they're talking about something serious. One of the kids is crying. Should you ask to play with them? Why or why not?
No you shouldn't ask to play with them because it's not the right time (since they're involved in a serious conversation). But you could ask if the kid who's crying needs help.
Your friend is going to the waterpark after school today. How can you show him empathy?
Think about 1) how he feels and 2) what he might need and 3) then do it.
He's excited about it and wants you to share in his excitement so I can show him that I'm happy for him and ask him questions.
TRUE OR FALSE: If someone is a bad sport, it means that they will always be a bad sport. Explain your reasoning.
FALSE! (Give explanation why this is false.)
How can you tell if someone thinks something is funny or not?
You can look at their face and body language.
Find 1 thing that you and your teammates have in common and write it down.
*It needs to be something other than we're kids, breathe air, etc."
(Almost) any answer is acceptable.
There are a bunch of kids playing catch at recess. You ask to play, but they say that there are already too many people playing. What can you do?
You can ask to play with someone else who is doing a different activity.
Define empathy.
Empathy is thinking about how someone feels AND what they might need AND doing something to show you care.
Tell about a time when someone showed good sportsmanship with you.
Any answer is acceptable.
What should your friend do if she keeps making the same silly face and sounds after you turn away and stop laughing?
She should stop because her behavior is becoming annoying.