Conversation
Learning each other's interests.
Friendships
100
True or False: You should maintain eye contact when having a conversation with someone.
TRUE!
Maintaining eye contact lets the other person know you are listening to them!
100
A question for everyone:
Do you like sports? If so, which ones?
100
True or False: Friends are nice to each other.
True!
Friends really care about each other. But it is important to show kindness to your peers at school, even if they are not your friend.
200
True or False: You should only talk about things YOU personally like.
FALSE
It's okay to tell your friends about the things you like, but make sure you find out what you have in common! This will make the conversation fun for everyone.
200
What is your favourite book?
Now, ask a friend their favourite book!
200
Do you and your friends have to have EVERYTHING in common?
No!
Friends often share things in common, but it's okay to have different interests too!
300
What are things we can do to have a good conversation?
Maintain eye contact, ask questions, face the person, find something in common.
300
What school subject do you like the best?
Why do you like it?
300
You and your friend get into a disagreement. Does that mean you can no longer be friends?
Of course not!
Sometimes we disagree with people, even our friends! You can definitely make up and stay friends.
400
True or False: It's okay to walk away in the middle of a conversation.
FALSE!
Wait until the conversation ends to leave! Make sure you say "talk to you later", or "bye" before you go.
400
Ask a friend what their favourite TV show is.
Now, tell everyone what your favourite show is!
400
True or False: A friend is someone you feel comfortable around.
True!
Friends usually feel comfortable telling stories and their thoughts to each other.
500
If you are not interested in the conversation topic, what should you do?
Try and ask questions to find something in common to make the conversation more fun!
Saying something like, "this is boring" can hurt the other person's feelings.
500
A question for everyone:
What is your favourite activity to do with family and friends?
You can name more than one!
500
If your friend comes over for a play date, they have to play games only you like.
Not true!
You can ask them what games they would like to play. You can also tell them what you have available!
Example: "I have video games, board games, and a basketball net! Are you interested in playing with any of those?"