Name three qualities that make a good friend.
Kind, trustworthy, listens to me, honest, respectful
Speaks to you with kindness and respect
Good friend
You should only be friends with someone who gives you things and is more intelligent than you
FALSE
What is something you can do when you meet someone for the first time (*clue* it's on your face!)
Smile :)
International language
What should you say when you first meet someone? (Act it out)
Say, "Hello my name is... What is your name?" and shake their hand
What is this an example of:
"Oh I have a way better phone than you do, and my clothes are better than yours!"
Is this something a good friend would do?
Showing off/bragging
Is mean to you when they are around certain people
Not a good friend
True or False: treat others how you would like to be treated.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
True
GOLDEN RULE
When you've just met someone, should you speak about things that you are interested in?
Yes, if you find out it's something you are both interested in. Common interests are a great conversation starter!
Act out a way to start a conversation
"I noticed you read a lot of books. Which ones are your favorite?
Can your best friend have other friends?
Yes, of course!
Breaks promises
Not a good friend
True or False: you should be friends with people who take risks and make you feel unsafe
FALSE
What is something you can do if you are very shy and find it difficult to talk to new people?
Practice what you are going to say
Ask an adult for some help
What should you do if you see someone sitting alone?
Ask them if they would like to hang out or go sit with them.
What do you do/say if your friend says they are upset/sad?
Try to make them feel better by listening and asking questions
Talks to you calmly when the two of you disagree
A good friend
True or False: A good friend should ALWAYS agree with what I say
FALSE
What is a good thing you can talk to other people about?
Something you both are interested in
Your friend didn't invite you to play and it hurt your feelings. How can you respond?
You don't get mad and say, "That hurt my feelings"
Maria and Anna are best friends. A new girl, named Sylvia, joins their center, they show her around the center and hang out with her. She becomes their friend. After a few weeks, Maria and Sylvia arrive at the center together and completely ignore Anna. Anna is confused and finds out from others that Sylvia had Maria over to her house, but Anna wasn't invited.
How would this make Anna feel? Do you think they are good friends to Anna?
Feelings - Anna may feel left out by Maria and Sylvia. She may feel confused because she and Maria were best friends, and now she is not invited to do things with her. She may also feel upset because of this.
They are not being good friends.
Tells you who you can or can't have as a friend
Not a good friend
True or False: A good friend is someone who gives you a chance to decide what to do together.
What is TRUE
You are a new member at the center. What could you do to make friends with some of your new classmates?
Smile
Be friendly
Talk to other people (and more examples)
What do you do if you see someone always being unkind to someone else?
Tell an adult.