Starting Conversation
What is a good question to ask someone you just met?
What is your favorite thing to do?
How can you tell is someone is happy?
Smiling, laughing, bright eyes
A friend says, "You're not playing the game right." What do you do?
Stay calm and ask, "How do you play it?"
What are some things you can do to be a good friend?
What does it mean if someone looks away or looks bored while you are talking?
They might not be interested in that topic or what to talk about something else.
You want to play with someone at recess. What could you say?
"Can I join your game?"
How can you tell if someone is upset?
Frown, cry, sad face, quiet, sitting by themselves
Someone tells you a joke, but you don't get it. What could you say?
"I didn't understand. Can you explain?"
Your friend is upset with you. What do you do?
Ask what is wrong. Apologize if necessary. See what you can do to make it up to them.
If someone crossed their arms and is frowning, how might they feel?
Angry, upset, frustrated
How do you know if someone wants to talk to you?
They are looking at your and smiling.
Why is it important to notice how others are feeling?
So you can respond kindly and offer to help if needed.
If you hurt someone's feelings, what should you say?"
I'm sorry I hurt your feelings. I didn't mean to.
How can you show someone you care about them?
Spend time with them, ask them how they are doing, ask them about their day.
Why is it important to look at someone when they are talking to you?
It shows you are listening.
Give an example of something you can say to show you are listening.
"That sounds cool!" "Tell me more!"
A friend is angry. What can you say to help calm them down?
Do you want to talk about it? or What can I do to help? or What happened? or Are you okay?
A friend doesn't want to play with you today. What do you do?
Respect their space and ask to play another time.
What should you do if you overhear someone talking about your friend?
Do not repeat the information to your friend- that will make them feel bad and cause drama. Talk to that person if you think what they were saying was not true and want to help them understand.
What does it mean if someone is standing very close to you?
They might not understand personal space or your "bubble."
What could you say if someone asks you to join a game you don't like?
"No thanks, but maybe we can play something else later. Thanks for asking!"
Name two ways to cheer someone up who is sad.
Give them a compliment. Offer to help them. Offer to play a game.
What is a polite way to tell someone you do not agree with their idea?
"That is an interesting point. I think a little differently."
How do you know if someone is a good friend to you?
They listen, they offer to help, they treat you kindly.
Name three things you can do to show good body language when talking to a friend.
Stand an appropriate distance away from them, make eye contact, smile, nod, say uh-huh