Nurturing Friendships in Middle School
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Be a Friend
*BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT
*MAYOMIDDLESCHOOL.COM
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My First Friend –
“Wonder”
Friendship in Middle School
Making friends and “fitting in” are usually at the top of list for goals when a
student enters middle school.
The need for peer acceptance is a key factor in choices that are made.
Learning how to make and maintain friendships is an important part of
one’s life during middle school.
undefinedFriendship Qualities
Honesty
Trustworthiness
Loyalty
Unconditional
acceptance
Unselfishness
Genuine care for the
other person
Ability to listen when the
other person needs to
talk
Kindness
Trust
Mutual respect
Friendship in Middle School
A friendship should make both parties in the relationship happy and both
people should have fun when they spend time together.
Friends can motivate you, stand up for you, share similar interests, boost
your spirits, introduce new ideas, create a positive change, or give advice
and direction.
And remember, all friendships have their ups and downs. Occasional
conflict is
not
a sign that this is an unhealthy relationship.
Friendship Discussion Questions
What does it take to be a good friend?
There’s an old saying that goes, “in order to have good friends you have
to be a good friend.” What does that mean? Do you think it’s true?
How can we be friends with those that are different than us?
Why is it good to have friends that are different than us?
There are things in life we
can control; however, there
are also things we are not
able to control, which can
make us feel anxious or
stressed. By learning what
we can control, we can
make it easier for how we
handle our emotions and
reactions.
WHAT CAN I
CONTROL?
Look at the statements below and figure out if
they’re in your control or out of your control:
My emotions
How others treat me
How I treat others
The weather
The friends I choose
My words and actions
My thoughts
Other people’s beliefs
Taking care of myself
Setting boundaries
Listening to others
My height
What’s in the news
Past mistakes
Forgiving others
How others take care of themselves
Discussion Questions
How do you react to the
things you can’t control?
Where in your life do you
see the need for greater
self-control?
Developing and maintaining friendships in middle school is crucial for emotional well-being. Peer acceptance, understanding qualities of a good friend, and managing emotions are key aspects. Learning to be a good friend, embracing diversity, and recognizing what is within our control can enhance relationship dynamics.
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Be a Friend *BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT *MAYOMIDDLESCHOOL.COM
My First Friend Wonder
Friendship in Middle School Making friends and fitting in are usually at the top of list for goals when a student enters middle school. The need for peer acceptance is a key factor in choices that are made. Learning how to make and maintain friendships is an important part of one s life during middle school.
If you want a friend, you have to be a friend KID PRESIDENT'S GUIDE TO MAKING A NEW FRIEND
Friendship Qualities Honesty Trustworthiness Loyalty Unconditional acceptance Unselfishness Genuine care for the other person Ability to listen when the other person needs to talk Kindness Trust Mutual respect
Friendship in Middle School A friendship should make both parties in the relationship happy and both people should have fun when they spend time together. Friends can motivate you, stand up for you, share similar interests, boost your spirits, introduce new ideas, create a positive change, or give advice and direction. And remember, all friendships have their ups and downs. Occasional conflict is not a sign that this is an unhealthy relationship.
Friendship Discussion Questions What does it take to be a good friend? There s an old saying that goes, in order to have good friends you have to be a good friend. What does that mean? Do you think it s true? How can we be friends with those that are different than us? Why is it good to have friends that are different than us?
There are things in life we can control; however, there are also things we are not able to control, which can make us feel anxious or stressed. By learning what we can control, we can make it easier for how we handle our emotions and reactions. WHAT CAN I CONTROL?
Look at the statements below and figure out if they re in your control or out of your control: My emotions Taking care of myself How others treat me Setting boundaries How I treat others Listening to others The weather My height The friends I choose What s in the news My words and actions Past mistakes My thoughts Forgiving others Other people s beliefs How others take care of themselves
Discussion Questions How do you react to the things you can t control? Where in your life do you see the need for greater self-control?
