True or False
A friend must share your interests.
False, friends can have other interests too.
What is the first step in making friends?
The first step in making friends is introducing yourself to someone you don't know. (TIP: This should be someone around your age. It is important not to talk to adults that you do not know)
How do you choose your friends?
Finding friends that share interests with me, funny, etc.
Is honesty a trait good friends possess?
Yes, good friends will tell us the truth and be honest with us when telling stories, facts, and when we ask them questions.
Your friend is constantly lying to you. Is this a good or a bad friend?
A bad friend. Our friends should tell us the truth.
A friend is someone you can never have fun with.
False
After you introduce yourself, what is the nest step in making friends?
Asking them to play/hang out
Can you have friends outside of school?
Yes!, of course!
How are you a good friend? (Name 3 ways)
Kindness, honesty, caring, empathy, ect.
You are really excited about your new shoes. When you tell your friend they tell you why their shoes are cooler than yours. Is this a good or bad friend?
Bad, your friend should be happy for you not try to compete with you.
A level 4 friend is considered a best friend.
True.
What are 3 questions you would ask a new person you would like to be friends with?
Many answers...
Name another place(s) you can meet friends outside of school?
Park, neighborhood, teams, after school programs, etc.
This person is someone you can rely on, when they say they will do be somewhere, help you out, etc. they do what they say.
What is Dependable.
You are sick so you stay home from school. The next day, your friend asks you where you were. Is this a good or bad friend?
Good, they care about you and noticed you did not show up to school.
Someone you don't think has good intentions is a good friend quality.
False.
True or False: You should make friends with adults you do not know.
False. You should make friends with people your age. It can be dangerous to talk to adults you do not know.
Name a reason why it could be hard to make friends?
Answers will vary.
Is a friend that is jealous of you a good friend?
Not always... why?
Your friend tells you to keep a secret for them, but the secret they told you is about hurting themself. You tell a teacher and now your friend is mad. Are you a good or bad friend?
A good friend. If our friends are in danger and hurting themselves or others it is important to make sure that we tell a safe and trusted adult.
Introducing yourself is how others get to know you when making new friends.
True.
Why is it important to make friends?
It is important to make friends, because humans are social creatures and being around others makes us happy, it makes life more interesting.
What makes someone a close friend or best friend?
Answers vary.
A friend who shows willingness to face fears, difficulties. These types of friends are brave and take action to help you when someone is being mean or hurtful. (Hint: this time it's not a upstander.)
What is Courageous.
You are hanging out with some friends when another friend asks if they can come too. Is this a good or a bad friend?
Good. They asked permission to come hang out with you and your other friends, but they aren't mad you are hanging out with others.