Making Friends
How can you introduce yourself to someone new?
Hi, My name is _________, what's your name?
What does it mean to trust someone?
believing they will be kind and keep their promises
What can you do if a game isn’t going the way you want?
take a deep breath and try again, or talk it out calmly
What does it mean to calm down?
helping your body and mind feel peaceful again after big feelings
Your friend wants to play tag, but you want to swing. What can you do?
take turns or find a game you both like
Your sitting next to Joey and he asks you to stop talking about Roblox, but you love Roblox, what should you do?
Ask him about things he likes to talk about!
How can you show your friends they can trust you?
keeping a promise, telling the truth, or being kind
What should you do if you make a mistake in front of friends?
say “Oops!” and keep trying, or laugh it off kindly
Name one tool you can use to calm down when you’re upset.
taking deep breaths, counting to 10, or using my calm-down toolbox
Two of your friends are arguing and both want you to take their side. What should you do?
Stay calm, listen to both sides, and encourage them to talk it out instead of picking a side.
True or False: You should ignore someone if you don’t know them well.
False: it is never polite to ignore anyone.
True or False: It’s okay to tell your friend’s secret if it’s not hurting anyone.
False
True or False: Giving up right away helps solve a problem.
False
True or False: It’s bad to feel angry or sad.
False
You notice your friend is leaving another classmate out on purpose. How can you handle it?
Speak up kindly, invite the left-out student to join, or talk to an adult if it keeps happening.
Name one nonverbal way to show you’re friendly.
Waving, smiling, hugging, etc.
What should you do if you make a mistake and break a friend’s trust?
say sorry and try to make it right
What can you do if your friend doesn’t want to play the same thing as you?
take turns choosing or find something you both like
What can you do if you feel too upset to talk to your friend
take a break and come back when you’re ready
ou and your friend planned to play together, but they changed their mind at the last minute. How can you handle your disappointment without hurting the friendship?
Say, “I’m disappointed, but that’s okay,” and find something else to do or plan to play another time.
What’s one way to make a new person feel welcome?
introduce yourself, show them around, or invite them to play
What are some things that make people lose trust in a friend?
lying, being mean, or breaking promises
When things feel hard, what are two positive things you can do instead of getting upset?
take a break, ask for help, use your calm-down tools, or try again later
What are two ways to show your feelings in a healthy way?
say how I feel, drawing, talking to an adult, or using a calm strategy
Your friend did something that really hurt your feelings, and you don’t feel ready to forgive them yet. What can you do to handle the situation in a mature way?
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Tell them calmly how you feel, take space to cool down, and talk later when you’re ready—without saying mean things or gossiping.