Feelings First
What is a word for when you feel left out and kind of sad?
Lonely
What is an “I” statement?
A way to tell how you feel without blaming others. Example: “I feel upset when you yell.”
What is a conflict?
A disagreement or problem between people.
Name one quality of a good friend.
Kindness, honesty, sharing, listening, being loyal
Act out being a good listener.
Expected actions: Eye contact, nodding, facing the speaker, not interrupting.
Name one thing that can make someone feel angry.
Examples: Someone being unfair, someone taking your things, being teased
Change this into a kind sentence: “You’re so annoying!”
“I feel frustrated when you don’t let me talk.”
What’s one thing you can do to calm down before solving a conflict?
Take deep breaths, walk away, count to 10, talk to a teacher.
True or False: A healthy relationship includes teasing.
False
Show what it looks like to be left out (no words).
Expected: Standing alone, looking sad, looking away from a group.
What emotion might you feel if someone shares their snack with you?
Happy, thankful, excited, surprised
Fill in the blank: “I feel ___ when ___. I need ___.”
Any correct completion (e.g., “I feel sad when I’m left out. I need you to include me.”)
Name one way to solve a conflict without fighting.
Talk it out, use “I” statements, compromise, ask for help.
What should you do if a friend pressures you to do something wrong?
Say no, walk away, or tell an adult.
Pretend to solve a problem kindly with a friend.
Expected: Calm tone, using “I” statements, taking turns talking.
What are two ways your body shows you're nervous?
Sweaty hands, fast heartbeat, shaky voice, stomach ache
Why is yelling not a good way to solve a problem?
It hurts feelings and makes the other person not want to listen.
What should you do if someone won’t listen when you talk nicely?
Stay calm, walk away, or ask an adult for help.
Name 2 signs that a friendship is unhealthy.
Not listening, being mean, pressuring, making fun of you, lying.
Act out both a healthy and unhealthy way to respond to a problem.
Unhealthy: yelling or stomping away. Healthy: talking calmly, asking for help.
Describe a time when you felt more than one feeling at the same time.
Student shares a personal story (e.g., “I felt excited and nervous on the first day of school.”)
Create your “I” statement about someone taking your seat at lunch.
“I feel upset when you take my seat. I need you to let me sit there
How can you tell if a solution is fair for both people?
Both people feel okay about it, both get something they want, no one feels left out.
What are three things that help build trust in a friendship?
Telling the truth, keeping promises, being kind, and listening.
Create and act out your own 2-person scene showing healthy communication.
Student-generated scene using kind words, respectful tone, compromise, etc.