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What Kids Say

What would you do if someone was teasing or harming you all the time?

  • I would ask them to stop and if they didn’t I would tell the teacher
  • I would be sad
  • Stay away from them

What is the best thing about belonging to a family?

  • They love you and they give you kisses
  • You can tell someone how you feel
  • They protect me

How do you make friends?

  • Be nice to them
  • Ask them if they will be your friend
  • By talking to them

Why is it good to have friends?

  • Because you feel good hanging around with them
  • So I don’t play on my own
  • Because they care for you

Who do you have a special relationship with? Why?

  • Jordan - he’s cool and funny
  • Tayle, because we both like hot wheels
  • My friends and family because they are good to me

What makes you happy?

  • Having friends
  • When someone makes me laugh
  • Someone being nice to me

If you get angry, what do you do?

  • Walk away
  • Talk to someone
  • Count to 10 to calm down

If you have a disagreement with your friend, how do you solve the problem?

  • I say sorry
  • Talk it over with them
  • Tell the truth

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