Joining a Game
True or False. Should you force yourself to play a game or do an activity that you do not like with someone because you want them to be your friend?
False. You never have to take part in activities that you do not want to do,
Is this a positive or an unkind reaction to a problem:
Your big sister just drove home from Dairy Queen. She brought you home mint chocolate chip ice cream. You don’t like mint chocolate chip ice cream.
You say. “Thank you for bringing me this but I rather you have it because I am not a big fan of mint chocolate chip ice cream.”
positive
What things would like to have in common with your friend?
any answer!
Share about what you would do if:
After dinner on Friday night you wanted to go to the movies, but your mom said no because she didn’t have enough time to wash the dishes, pick up your sister, and get you to the movie theater on time. How do you feel about this? What could you do or say so that you could still go to the movies?
any answer!
What do you need to make with someone else (using your eyes!) in order to let them know that you would like to play with them?
eye contact
Is this a positive or an unkind reaction to a problem:
You had a really hard day at school. Your teacher made you stay in from recess because you were talking to your friend during class. You come home and your little brother says to you, “hey what’s wrong with you?” You start feeling angry.
You go straight up to your bedroom to go take a deep breath and calm down. You do something that you know makes you calm, coloring.
positive
How can you share you things with friends at school?
any answer!
What would you do if?
The teacher asked you a question in class, but you didn't know the answer. How do you feel? What do you do?
any answer!
What is one way you can start a conversation with someone that you would like to play with?
say hello, ask them their name, tell them your name, ask what game they are playing, ask what things they like.
Is this reaction positive or unkind?
You were excited to go play soccer outside with your friend but it started to rain.
You can go back in the building and slam the door.
Would you rather have a friend who is really funny but not caring to you or a friend who is caring but not that funny. Share why,
any answer!
What could you do if:
You noticed the new girl in class didn't have anyone to play with during recess. How would you feel if you were her? What would you do?
any answer!
True or false: If someone is playing a game alone near you and doesn't ask you to play, that means that they do not like you.
False! They may just not know that you want to play! You never know until you ask!
Is this reaction positive or unkind?
You are getting dressed for school, it is Spirit Day, so you are supposed to wear a special T-shirt that your teacher gave you. You realize that you cannot find it anywhere so you ask your mom where it went. She says she thought it was dirty so she put it in the wash. You start to feel angry because now you can’t wear the shirt because it is wet!
You can get really mad and yell at your mom.
unkind
What would you say is the most important quality to you that a friend must have?
any answer!
What could you do if:
In the lunch room, your friend dropped his tray and his food went all over the floor. What do you think he is feeling and what would you do?
any answer!
You want to play freeze tag the other person wants play kickball. What is a kind thing to say to that person?
You can say, "we can play kickball first and then we can play tag,"
Is this a positive or an unkind reaction?
You asked the cool kid Jake if he wanted to be your friend and he said no. It made you sad and angry so you go talk to a grownup like your teacher or parents about how the situation made you feel.
positive
tell me how you can introduce yourself to a new person?
any answer!
What could you do if:
Some students in class are telling lies about your friend. How does that make you feel and what would you do?
any answer!