How to make a Friend
What can you do when you meet someone new?
Say Hi
Introduce yourself
Ask their name
What can you talk to your friends about?
Stuff they like (video games, food, movies, etc.)
stuff you both like
what's going on around you (School, Games)
silly things but in an appropriate way
How can we be kind to a friend?
Being polite
talking to them
playing with them
asking them to play with us
How can you be a good friend in the classroom?
Not distract friends by making noises, staring at them
ask them to eat lunch with you
pay attention to how they feel/act
What does it mean to be a "space invader?"
Getting too close to people (Arm's length rule)
touching them or their things without consent
getting in their face
Where can you make a friend?
School
After school
sports, practice
anywhere!
How do you introduce yourself?
"Hi My name is ---- and I am -- years old. What's your name?"
"Hi, I'm ----- and I really like your (backpack, toy, way you throw a baseball), what's your name?"
What is a compliment you can give a friend?
You worked hard!
Nice job!
I really like your...
Thanks for doing...for me!
How can we be a good friend at recess?
Sharing
Taking turns
be respectful with our words and their personal space
invite them to play
What are some examples of being mean?
bullying
hands on
excluding people from activities
Name Calling
Who is someone we might not make friends with?
Someone who is not kind to us
someone who is too old
someone who is being unsafe toward us
someone who tells us they do not want to be friends
What might we not talk to friends about?
Things we know make them sad
Things that we know they don't like or bother them
Things that they are embarrassed or uncomfortable about
What type of person do you want to be friends with?
Kind
respectful
nice
funny
silly
athletic
likes the same things I do
How can we be a good friend after school?
Give friends space
Ask if they want to keep playing
follow the adult directions to keep everyone safe and having fun
What happens when we only talk about what we like?
Other people don't want to listen
No one pays attention
People don't want to talk to us because we don't show interest in them.
If someone likes to be around you only for gifts are they really your friend?
No, they may be around you just to receive nice things. They do not care about you or how you feel and is taking advantage of you.
How do you tell a friend you want space?
Have a sit down with your friend and explain why you want space and when. If they do not respect how you are feeling they probably do not care about your feelings
Is bribing someone with gifts going to keep a HEALTHY friendship going strong?
No, they will get dependent on the gifts and only care about that
What is the difference between a friend and a best friend?
A friend is a person you have things in common with and maybe see from time to time. You best friend is a person you do everything with or maybe see a lot. This is the person you are the closest with and make have the most in common with
If you are not in the mood to talk and you ignore your friend for weeks do you think they will still want to be your friend?
No, they may feel abandoned. Communication is key you can tell your friend to give you space or let them know when you will speak to them.
Can family members be friends?
Yes, you can build a friendship regardless of the relation to you. Sometimes family members make the best friends.
There is a limit to things you can talk about with your friend. True or false
False, you can tell your friend whatever you want based on your comfortability. It must be appropriate and respectful.
Trying to fight your friend over something small is okay. True or false
False. They may think that you were never their friend to begin with. You do not fight your friends or physically put your hands on anyone and expect them to still be around you. That is wrong.
Being a good friend is talking about someone behind their back. True or false.
False. Talking about someone without their knowledge is rude and mean.
Why might someone consider another person an enemy/foe?
This is someone you may dislike you or you may dislike. They typically hold grudges and have a reason for not liking someone due to previous conflict.
Many times there is a problem with communication.