Friendship skills
Someone told Toby he was stupid because he didn't get any spelling words correct. What could you do?
Tell that person it is not nice to say that, remind them what it looks like to be kind. Remind Toby all the things they are good at. Be a good friend to Toby.
I was supposed to go to the mall with Jordan, she went to the mall with Maya instead. I feel...
Sad, dissapointed, left out, hurt
A calming strategy that works for me
Deep breaths, walking, take a drink of water, talking to a friend or an adult
What should you do if you feel very shy but want to speak to someone?
Practice what you are going to say before speaking, ask a friend to join you when you talk to the person, take a deep breath
The teacher is giving directions, but your friend sitting next to you keeps talking. You can't hear the directions. What should you do?
You tell your friend to stop talking to you. You stay quiet and listen to your teacher
Noah is playing with a ball and an older kid takes it from him. What could you do?
Ask the older kid to give it back, get a new ball for Noah, or go tell a teacher.
I am lying in bed, listening to my favourite song. Everything is peaceful and quiet. I feel....
Happy, calm, relaxed, content, peachy
How do you handle frustration?
Breathing, talking about it with my mom or dad, talk to a friend, playing with toys or games, going outside to play
true or false
Friends should be good listeners?
True!
You are taking a test and the guy behind you asks you for help. He wants to know what you put for question number two. What could you do?
You tell them you're sorry but cannot help them because that would be cheating
Amelia is upset because her friends aren't talking to her and she doesn't know why. What should you do?
Ask if she's ok, ask her to play with you.
I have to give a presentation in front of the entire class. My hands are shaking. I feel...
Nervous, worried, overwhlemed
What are two communication strategies?
Make eye contact, show that you're listening with your body language (lean in, nodding your head...), don't interrupt, stay on topic, ask questions
What would you describe as the best quality you provide in a friendship?
It’s up to you! There is no right or wrong answer
(Examples: is kind, has shared interests, is a good listener....)
There is a guy in your class who is always mean to you. He always bumps you when he walks by and he calls you names. He knocks stuff out of your hands and makes you feel stupid. You don't think you can take it anymore. What could you do?
Ask him to stop, talk to an adult, do not be mean back (don't try and "get even")
Someone hit Lily on the play ground and called her a mean name. What do you do?
Ask if shes okay - help her if needed. Ask her if she wants to play. Talk to an adult.
I have been waiting for my friend to call me all day. They should be home by now. I feel...
worried, confused, concerned, anxious
Adam milks the cows then puts the tractor back in the barn. Who is Adam? (what does he do?)
Adam is a farmer
Henry is talking about his pet snake when Sarah suddenly starts talking about how much she likes the Barbie movie. What did Sarah do wrong? What could she do differently?
She did not stay on topic (which means she is NOT listening!)
She could ask Henry a question about his pet snake.
You were waiting to swing. When it was your turn, another boy jumped in front of you and took the swing. What should you do?
Kindly explain you were waiting and it was your turn. If they don't get off, talk to an adult
No one will play with Oliver at playtime, even when he asks to join in games. What do you do?
Invite him to play with you and your friends, ask what he wants to play.
My friend has been annoying me all day. They haven't been kind and they have told our friends mean things about me. They tried to trip me today when I was walking. I feel...
angry, annoyed, frustrated, embarrassed
"Take your seats and fasten your seatbelt, we are about to land." Who said this?
A pilot
Can you be friends with someone who has different interests than you?
Yes! (It's ok to be different)
You ask a teacher or adult in the school for something, they say no. What do you do?
Listen to them. Try to ask again later if appropriate (Don't just do it anyway! Sometimes people say no and that's ok!)