Friendship Skills
It is the first day of school and you see someone sitting alone. What is one thing that you could say to start a conversation and be friendly?
Examples-
"Hi, do you want to sit together?"
"Hi, I am ___, what is your name?"
"I like your ____"
Good teamwork means listening to others and taking turns.
True
Fill in the blank: When someone is upset, I can help by _______.
Listening, offering help, asking what’s wrong, sitting with them
True or False: It's safe to send your address/phone # to a friend if you really trust them.
❌ False — this information should stay private
❌ False — others may have screenshotted or saved it
Deep breaths, take a walk, count to 10, ask for a break
You and your best friend both want to sit by the same person during a school trip. Your friend gets upset when you don’t choose them. What could you do or say to keep the friendship strong?
Examples
“I care about both of you, let’s take turns.”
“Let’s sit together next time.”
You’re in a group project and one person keeps taking over everything. What can you say to speak up respectfully?
“I’d like to share my idea too”
“Can we take turns?”
Your friend is quieter than usual and not joining in. What could you say or do?
“You okay?” or “Want to talk?” or sit next to them quietly
Someone makes a mean comment on your post/in a game. What are 2 things you can do to protect yourself and your feelings?
Don’t respond, block them, report it, tell a trusted adult
True or False: It’s weak to be the first to apologize.
❌ False — it shows maturity and kindness
Your friend tells you, “If you were really my best friend, you wouldn’t hang out with anyone else.”
What is a problem with what they said, and what could you say back in a respectful way?
Problem: That’s not respectful or healthy — friends shouldn’t try to control who you spend time with.
Response: “I care about our friendship, but I’m allowed to have other friends too. That doesn’t mean I like you less.”
Fill in the blank: Being a good team member means I ______ even when I don’t agree.
Listen, stay calm, stay respectful, keep trying
True or False: Everyone shows feelings the same way, so it’s easy to know when someone is upset.
❌ False — people show emotions differently
Fill in the blank: Before you post something online, ask yourself: “Would I say this to someone’s ______?”
Face
Fill in the blank: A respectful apology includes ______ and tries to make things right.
Taking responsibility, saying “I’m sorry,” offering to fix it
Your friend makes a joke about you in front of a group. It hurt your feelings, but they say they were “just kidding.”
What can you do to stand up for yourself respectfully?
“That joke made me uncomfortable.”
“I know you didn’t mean to hurt me, but it still bothered me.”
A classmate disagrees with your idea during a game. What’s one way to respond respectfully?
“Let’s try your idea this round and mine next” “That’s a good point—let’s vote”
A friend hurts your feelings. What’s a respectful way to tell them?
“I felt left out when you…” or “It made me sad when you said…”
You’ve been chatting with someone online who seems nice, but you’ve never met them in real life. What should you do to stay safe?
Don’t share personal info, don’t meet them, tell a trusted adult — you can’t be sure who they really are
A classmate spreads a rumor about you. What’s a smart way to respond?
Don’t spread more drama, talk calmly to the person, tell a trusted adult
You see two of your close friends whispering and laughing while looking at you. Later, you find out they’ve been talking about you behind your back.
What are 2 things you could do to take care of your feelings and handle this situation in a healthy way?
Talk to them calmly, ask why, share how it made you feel, set boundaries, talk to a trusted adult, take space from them, etc.
Being a leader on a team means always getting your way.
False
Fill in the blank: It’s okay to feel ______ sometimes, even if you don’t know why.
Sad, angry, anxious, confused, upset
True or False: Once something is deleted online, it’s gone forever.
❌ False — others may have screenshotted or saved it
True or False: Every conflict needs to be solved right away.
❌ False — sometimes people need space or time to calm down