Including vs. Excluding
What is the difference between including and excluding?
Including is inviting and allowing your friends to join in on an activity or game.
Excluding is telling someone they can not play or running away when they try to join.
Your friend always keeps your secrets. They are _____.
Trustworthy.
How can you introduce yourself to a new friend and start a conversation?
I told Mary a secret and the next day at school my classmates were talking about it. I now feel like I can't trust Mary. What should I do?
Talk to Mary about how she broke your trust, then don't tell her secrets again until you trust her again.
One day your friend is being nice to you, and the next they are not. How could you handle this?
Give space or talk to them about how they are making you feel. If it continues, you may need to remove yourself from the situation for some time.
Mary told her friend, Sam, that tomorrow she would play with her at recess. When recess came, she wanted to play with Chris instead, and told Sam she can not join.
Excluding.
I wore an outfit that did not match and my best friend told me she did not like it because it did not match. My feelings were not hurt because I liked that she was _____.
Honest.
I already told Tom that I would have a play date with him, so it would be rude of me to ditch him for Chris. I could have a play date with Chris tomorrow.
Your friend is having a sleepover for her birthday party and she did not invite you. You are feeling upset and excluded. What could you say to your friend about this?
"Hey. I overheard you talking about your birthday sleepover and I am feeling upset that I was not invited. Can I ask why I wasn't?
When you make a mistake with a friend, how could you make it better?
Apologize and have a conversation to make things better.
Emma wanted to play tag with her friends at recess. When she asked, they all said yes and they went off playing.
Your friend always says hi in the hallways and includes others. They are ______.
Kind.
I really want to play with John and Kenzie at recess, but they do not want to play with each other. What should I do?
Include both and try to compromise on a game we can all play.
My friend always tells me what to do and who to play with. He is _____.
Bossy.
Your friend posts a photo online of you that is embarrassing. Are they a true friend?
No they are not.
Excluding.
True or False: It's okay if you and your friend have different hobbies or views.
True.
My friend really wants to play soccer, but I really want to swing. We could ______ and play both.
Compromise.
You and your friend got into an argument at recess and she said she never wants to be your friend again. Today at recess she asked to play with you. You might be feeling ______.
Confused.
No, because we have only played together once and I am not sure if I can trust her yet. That also might overwhelm her.
Ryan sat at a table at lunch with people he does not usually sit with. When he sat down, a friend asked Ryan what his favorite color was.
Something embarrassing happened at recess and you tell your friend about it. A good friend would not make fun of you or ____ you.
Judge.
How can you build trust in a friendship?
1. Keeping their secrets.
2. Not being judgemental.
3. Be respectful.
4. Be a good communicator.
5. Be honest.
Your friend is constantly mad at you when you play or talk with others. They are most likely feeling ______.
Jealous.
John and I have been close since 1st grade. We tell each other everything and I trust him. I feel very comfortable to be myself around him and we enjoy spending time together. We are ____ ____.
Best friends.