Types of Friends
Friends - they met each other recently and play every day. They have things in common. Their friendship is growing.
Everyone is your friend.
Not true (false) - remember strangers or people you do not know well are not considered your friends.
This is teasing - Gracie is not trying to be mean and is meaning to be playful.
Mia and Henley are out at recess. Mia wants to play tag, but Henley really wants to play handball. What is the problem and how should we solve it?
they want to play different games.
Make a deal, talk it out, rock paper scissors, etc.
Josh and Stephanie are in the same class, but they do not talk to each other. They do not know each other well, but they do know each other's name. Are they friendly, friends, or best friends?
Friendly - they do not know each other well. But they do know each other's name.
It is okay to continue to tease someone if they look upset.
Not true (false) - if the other person looks upset, do not continue to tease them.
At lunch every day, Justin makes Jay give him his chocolate cupcake. Is this bullying or teasing?
Alex began to cry when somebody called him "Four-Eyes" as a joke in response to his new glasses. What is the problem and how do we solve it?
Someone called him a name
Talk it out, walk away, ignore, coping skills, take a break
Heather and Amber have been close friends for 3 years. They have sleepovers at each other's houses and have inside jokes. Are they friendly, friends, or best friends?
Best friends - they go to each other's houses and have been friends for year. They are also very close.
You should always apologize to someone when you hurt their feelings.
True - always apologize when you hurt others.
Mia told Kenzie that her laugh sounded weird and that she should never laugh again. Is this bullying or teasing?
You are in the middle of building a Lego set when someone bumps the table on accident and knocks all of it down. You yell at them and tell them they ruined it all. What is the problem and how do we solve it?
Someone knocked over the legos on accident. But you yelled at them in response. Remember two negatives do NOT make a right.
Talk it out, coping skills, take a break
There is a new student in Jonah's class. The new student and him have never met before. Are they friendly, friends, or best friends?
Friendly - they do not know each other! It's the first time they are meeting.
Not true (false) - Think to yourself: "would I like this if someone did that to me?"
Treat others how you want to be treated!
Your mom came inside and told your dad something happened to the car. When your dad comes outside, he sees a cat laying on top of his car. In response, he starts laughing and saying that was a good trick.
Teasing - mom was trying to be funny and dad laughed at the joke
During lunch, Betty learned that August was spreading rumors about her. Apparently, August was telling everyone that Betty still sleeps in her parent's bedroom because she is afraid of the dark! What is the problem and how do we solve it?
August is spreading rumors - not cool!
Ignore, walk away, talk it out
Every Saturday, Laura goes to the park with her family. A few weeks ago, she met Mikey. She and Mikey play together every week when they see each other. Are they friendly, friends, or best friends?
Friends - they met a few weeks ago, but they play together each time they see each other.
Friendships grow and change over time.
True! - Someone you met a few weeks ago can turn into your best friend over time if you continue to play and talk to them.
Gracie hid Kenzie's favorite toy to play a trick on her. But, Kenzie began to cry because she thought her toy was lost forever. Gracie saw she was upset, apologized, and gave her the toy back.
Teasing - BUT Kenzie did not like this joke! Remember if others get upset when you tease them to apologize and stop.
Ivy learned that Correy does not like chocolate. Chocolate is Ivy's favorite snack! Now Ivy does not want to be friends with Correy anymore. What is the problem and how do we solve it?
Ivy does not want to be friends with Correy anymore.
Talk it out! Not everyone needs to like the same exact things. Remember everyone can like their own thing!