Friends
What are adjectives that make up a good friend?
Kind, caring, compassionate, funny, loving. etc.
I am being a good friend if I high-five my friend when they get something right.
Yes.
T or F: A friend makes fun of you.
False. A friend encourages you and makes you feel good about yourself.
Can you only have one best friend?
No. You can have as many best friends as you want.
I should brag to my friend for doing better than they did on my work.
No. You are allowed to be proud of yourself. You just have to make sure that you are not rubbing it in or trying to make someone else feel bad about their work. You can always tell them you are willing to help them study!
True or False: It is okay if my friend gets mad when I did better than them on a test.
False: A friend should be encouraging and proud of you.
Can you be friends with someone if they look or think different than you?
Yes. Everyone is special in their own way. How boring would it be if everyone looked and acted exactly the same?
It will make my friend feel good if I tell them they are doing a good job and to not give up.
T or F: I can be a good friend to everyone
Yes, everyone needs a friend.
If I get upset at my friend, is it okay to talk mean about them to someone else?
NEVER. If you are upset, you should tell them how they hurt your feelings and its okay if you need to walk away from them for a few minutes until you feel better.
I am being a good friend if I give my friend the answers but not help them understand how I got that answer.
Nope. When the teacher allows it, we should help our friends. However, there is a difference in helping and giving them the answers.
T or F: Its okay to keep a secret from my friend if telling them will hurt their feelings or embarrass them.
Sometimes: If you do not like their outfit, you should keep that to yourself. However, if they have something on their face, you should tell them even if it embarrasses them.. this way they can wipe it off.
Name two different reasons why friendship is important.
Having someone to talk to, play with, share secrets with, etc.
T or F: I am enjoying this game and want to make at least one person in my class today feel special!
YES! Yes! YES! PLEASE, make others feel good about themselves!