Communicating
True or false: Words are the only way to communicate.
False! We also use our eye contact, facial expressions, and body language.
What is one way you can meet a new friend?
1. In school (recess, lunch table, class)
2. At an after-school club
3. At a weekend activity or birthday party
4. Join a sports team
5. At camp!
True or false: Everybody gets angry.
True!
It is normal and okay to get angry. Everybody does it sometimes.
What does it mean to be a good listener?
We give our FULL attention to the person speaking.
True or False: To have good self-esteem, I have to be good at everything.
False!
It is IMPOSSIBLE to be good at everything. We can each celebrate the unique things that we are good at and proud of.
How can you make eye contact if you don't want to look right at someone's eyes?
(Hint: It's a place on their face!)
Look at the person's nose.
What is one way to build a friendship?
Call or text them to talk;
Invite them to do something fun;
Join an activity with them;
Etc!
True or false: Getting angry is always a bad thing.
False!
Everybody gets angry. What we DO with our big emotions matters.
True or false: Listening skills are only important in school.
False!
They are also very important with our friends and family, because it shows that we are interested in what other people have to say.
What is one way to build your own self-esteem?
Celebrate when you accomplish a goal!
Focus on what you do well, rather than what is hard for you (we are all good at different things)
Appreciate when someone gives you a compliment
Name one way we communicate without words.
Eye contact, facial expressions, or body language
True or False: Friends always agree on everything.
False!
Our friends can teach us a lot, if we are willing to listen and learn.
What is the most important thing to do when you get angry?
STOP!
Then, decide what strategy you want to use to calm down.
True or false: When having a conversation, it doesn't matter whether I look at the person as long as I am listening.
False!
Eye contact, or looking at the person, is the way we SHOW them that we are listening.
Give an example of a way you can help someone else build their self-esteem.
Give them a compliment;
Make a supportive statement when they do something well;
Show kindness;
Etc!
Why does eye contact matter?
To show that we are listening, and so we can look at the other person's facial expression.
(Example: If they look angry as they speak, that gives us important information!)
Why should we be ourselves when making friends?
People will like us for who we really are!
Name one strategy we learned to handle big emotions, using only our bodies and minds.
2. Using our words (to express our feelings)
3. Take a break (to think and cool off)
4. Mindfulness ("Notice 3 Things" exercise)
What is one way we can show someone we are listening?
Look at them;
Smile;
Nod;
Respond on-topic
What is self-esteem?
How good we feel about ourselves.