Asking to Play
What is a polite way to ask someone to play?
"Can I play with you?" or "Do you want to play together?"
What is a good way to start a conversation with a new friend?
Say "Hi" and ask a question like "What do you like to do for fun?")
Name one thing that makes someone a good friend.
Sharing, listening, being kind, helping, etc.)
True or False: If someone says "no" to playing, you should never ask again.
False, you can try again later or ask someone else.
What’s one way to introduce yourself to someone new?
Say, "Hi, my name is [your name]. What’s yours?"
True or False: Good friends always let you win in a game.
False, good friends play fairly and have fun together.
What can you do if a friend is already playing a game, but you want to join?
Watch and wait for a good time to ask, or ask if you can join them politely ("Can I join your game, please?")
True or False: You should always start a conversation by talking only about yourself.
False, you should also ask about the other person.
What should you do if you and a friend want to play different games?
Take turns choosing or find a game you both like.
Role-play: Ask a friend if you can join their game of UNO in a friendly way.
Any polite request to join a game if correct.
What are some things you can talk about when meeting someone new?
Hobbies, favorite games, pets, favorite foods, etc.
What should you say if a friend is feeling sad?
"Are you okay?"
"Do you want to talk?"
"I'm here for you."
If someone is playing alone and looks sad, what could you do?
Ask if they want to play or sit with them and talk.
Act it out! Pretend you are meeting a new classmate. Start a friendly conversation.
Any appropriate conversation starter works.
What does it mean to "respect your friend’s boundaries"?
It means listening when they say no or need space.