Taking Responsibility
Who are we in control of?
Ourselves! We cannot control anyone else.
Name a way to solve a problem at recess.
(Example: Someone keeps trying to chase you but you don't want to play that game)
Tell them to stop.
Choose a different activity.
Ignore it.
Ask for help from a duty.
Friends are ONLY friends with each other, not with other people too.
TRUE OR FALSE
False!
There is enough friendship to give to everyone in school!
You love sitting with 2 close friends of yours at lunch. Another student in class usually sits alone. What is a friendly thing to do?
Invite them to sit with you and your friends.
Go sit with them at their table.
A friend is having so much fun at recess, she forgets to talk to you. Should you have a happy hope or a hurt heart?
A happy hope! You can be happy she enjoyed herself, and hope to talk to her next recess.
A friend rolled her eyes at you, so you stuck your tongue out at her.
What part is your responsibility?
Sticking your tongue out. Even if someone else does something unkind, we are responsible for our reaction.
Name a way to solve a problem in class.
(Example: You gave a friend your favorite pencil and they lost it.)
Talk it out/Use an "I-Message"
Ignore it
Make a deal
Friends have to do what you tell them to. It is how they prove they are your friend.
TRUE OR FALSE
False!
Friends are equals, they each get to choose what they like, or what is best for them!
There is a limit to how many friends you can have at school, some people cannot be included.
TRUE OR FALSE
False!
Friendship never runs out!
You really want to be partners with a friend in class, but he picks someone else.
Should you have a happy hope or a hurt heart?
Happy hope! Be happy you get to work with someone new, and hope you can work with him next time!
Name parts of ourselves are we responsible for.
Our thoughts
Our words
Our actions
How does an "I-message" start?
I feel _____ when ______
TRUE OR FALSE
True!
Friends want each other to succeed, so they save the fun chitchat for recess
Someone in your class seems very different from you. This means you two will not get along as friends.
TRUE OR FALSE?
False!
Differences make friendship interesting. Even when we are different in many ways, we can always find a connection.
A friend has said some very mean things to you today and told you she doesn't like having you in class.
Would you have a happy hope or a hurt heart?
Hurt heart. Unkind words can really hurt. We might need to problem solve or take a break!
Telling someone else how they need to be better is the best way to solve a problem.
TRUE OR FALSE?
False!
Focusing on how you can make better choices is best!
If you have a problem with a friend, you should tell your other friends about it too.
TRUE OR FALSE
False!
Telling more friends only grows the problem. If you need outside help, ask an adult.
Friends ALWAYS need to spend time together.
TRUE OR FALSE?
False!
Friends like to spend time together, but they also spend time with other people separately.
You decide your best friend is Joanna. Does this mean she is more important than the other people in your class?
No. You like Joanna a lot, but she is equal to your other classmates.
You have asked a friend many times to give you personal space, but they keep pulling on your arm.
Would you have a happy hope or a hurt heart?
Hurt heart. Other people need to respect our boundaries. If you have already asked them to stop more than 2 times, ask an adult for help.
If I see a friend being bullied, I should stand up for him.
TRUE OR FALSE?
True! Being an upstander (someone who stands up for others) is all of our responsibility!
If two friends are having a problem, should you start investigating what happened?
No, it is better to mind your own business. Each person in class is capable to solve problems and ask for help!
TRUE OR FALSE?
True!
Friends talk about their problems. Sometimes they spend more time with other people but, they always act friendly towards every classmate.
Part of inclusion is inviting others to join us. If we invite someone to join but they would like to spend time alone, that is okay too.
TRUE OR FALSE?
True!
Including others is friendly, but it doesn't put us in control of anyone else.
You used to play with Gracie every day. Now she plays with you sometimes, but other times plays with Pedro.
Should you have a happy hope or a hurt heart?
Happy hope! You can be happy Pedro and Gracie have become friends, and hope to play with them both.