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Discussion – Slides 2-3 (10 Minutes)

Slide 2 – The Basic Rules of Getting Along

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Rules that applied in kindergarten, apply in everyday life.

 Take turns – it’s not all about you.
 Play fair – be honest, follow the rules, be honorable.

 Use your words – talk about things – don’t just react physically, but tell
someone why you’re angry with them, ask questions, and don’t make
assumptions about what other people think or feel.
 Listen to others – good communication involves active listening. You
really listen to what the other person is saying. Don’t try to get your point
across while the other person is speaking, and listen instead of planning
what you want to say.

 Say it nicely – use good manners. Instead of saying “I hate the way you
leave stuff all over the floor,” you could say “I keep tripping over the things
you leave on the floor. Could you put things away before you sit down?”
 Apologize – when you’ve made a mistake, tell someone you’re sorry and
mean it.

 Share – give to others and you’ll get some back.
 Do a favor for someone else- giving your time and energy to someone
else can make both of you feel good.

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