Building Buddies
Friendship Group
Update on Group Meetings
We have been getting to know one another in our friendship groups! Students have been actively participating, answering questions, and cooperating with peers.
Here is a review of some of our topics:
Getting to Know You
We practiced getting to know our peers by asking and answering questions.
We used scripts like, “Do you like_____?” (pizza, soccer, etc). We responded respectfully with a yes or no. I also encouraged students to continue that conversation by asking a follow up question or making a connection: “I like pizza too!” or “What kind of pizza do you like?”
We also played a game called, "Journey to Friendsville" and identified qualities and actions in respectful friendships.
Friendship Jewels
Questions to Ask your Child:
- What makes someone a good friend?
- Who do you know that fits that description?
- What is something you can do to become better friends with him/her?
Playing a Game with Friends
Things to Remember
- Ask everyone if they agree
- Make sure everyone is happy
- Remember, you cannot always get your way.
- The other person should not always get their way either.
- If you are the only person in a group that wants to play a game, try to be understanding of your friends. Or possibly find another group who would like to play your game
- Make sure you review and agree on the rules
- Remember good sportsmanship!
When Choosing a Game
- ask what each person would like to play
- vote and play the game with the most votes
- suggest playing the other option another day
- suggest splitting the time between each game
When Choosing who goes First
- ask if someone wants to go first
- Be understanding
- rock, paper, scissors (decide how many rounds you must win BEFORE you play)
- Flip a coin
- roll a die and let the person with the highest number go first
- Eenie, meenie, miney, moe (decide ahead of time what it means to get picked)
Contact Me
School Counselor
Town Center Elementary School
Email: Erica.Anas@ww-p.org
Phone: 609-716-8330 6508