Social Interactions with Peers
What is starting a conversation?
"Hi, how are you?" when you see someone.
What is a sign someone is happy?
A friend smiling and laughing.
What is handling conflict appropriately?
Using calm words instead of yelling.
What is being supportive?
Helping a friend when they need it.
What is self-control?
Stopping and thinking before reacting.
What is active listening?
Looking at someone while they are talking.
What is a sign someone might be upset or uncomfortable?
Someone looking away, crossing their arms, their head is down.
What are I-statements?
Saying "I feel..." statements
What is being inclusive?
Including others
What is good decision making?
Thinking about consequences before acting.
What is taking turns in conversation?
Waiting your turn to talk.
What is understanding emotions through voice?
Noticing tone of voice changes.
What is understanding different perspectives?
Listening to the other person's side.
What is trustworthiness?
Keeping a friend's secret (when safe)
What is seeking support at school?
Asking an adult for help when needed.
What is asking questions questions to keep a conversation going.
Asking someone about their interests.
What is respecting personal space?
Giving space to someone.
What is compromise?
Finding a solution both people agree on.
What is showing kindness?
Saying kind words to others.
What is problem solving?
Choosing the best solution to a problem. Pros and cons
What is respectful communication?
Not interrupting when someone else is speaking.
What is reading nonverbal cues?
Recognizing when someone doesn't want to talk.
What is self-regulation during conflict?
Walking away to cool down.
What is being an upstander?
Standing up for someone being treated unfairly.
What is empathy?
Thinking about how your actions affect others.