Bodies in the group
What does it mean to 'stay on topic' during a conversation?
Why is it important not to run away randomly while playing outside with friends?
What does "personal space" mean?
It means not touching or standing too close to people without permission. Most people like to have some personal space around them so they don't get bumped into or touched without warning.
Why is it important to stay on topic during a conversation?
People will think good things about you and want to be your friend more if you say things that make sense. If you say something that isn't on topic, it might be confusing and people won't understand how to talk to you. It might also make them think you don't care about what they said, and that would make them feel bad.
What are some rules for staying in the group here at girl's club?
-Listen to others and stay on topic
-Stay in your chair and in the room while we're talking
-Respect others and use your inside voice
-If you choose to clean up, you choose to get a prize!
If you and your friend are playing a board game, and everyone is sitting on different sides of the board, is that staying in the group?
Yes! Playing a game together with the cards, board, or toys in the center is one way to stay in the group.
If you were talking to your friend about your favorite TV show and they said "My favorite TV show is Bluey", would that be on topic or off topic?
On topic. You're talking about TV shows, so it's similar. Try taking turns with your friend talking about your favorite shows, so everyone gets a chance to share!
What are the rules for listening to your friend?
-Don't talk over them or interrupt them
-Don't walk away or 'leave the group'
-Look towards them so they know you're listening
If your class went on a field trip, should you follow the teacher and be near your friends, or go look at whatever you think is cool and explore at your own pace?
You should stay with your friends and follow the teacher. It's important that the teacher knows where everyone is on a field trip, so don't go anywhere without telling someone.
Off topic! Those two things don't really have anything to do with each other.
BONUS: What else could you say instead that might be relevant?
What are some normal rules for staying in the group at your school?
Every school is different, but most teachers expect you to stay in your chair or near the class, not to interrupt, and not to be in other people's personal space.
How close is "too close" when your bodies are in the group?
What's a nice way to ask to change the topic of a conversation?
More than one right answer: something like "Excuse me, can I tell you something else really quick?" or "Sorry, I just remembered something I wanted to talk about with you, can we talk about that instead for a minute?" or "What else do you want to talk about?"
What are the rules for staying in the group when playing with your friends at girl's club?
-Play together with the other girls
-Agree on a game everyone can play, and include everyone
-Don't go too far and stay where the teachers can see you
-Don't be too loud, don't hit, and don't be mean; all the normal rules for playing with friends