HOLD ‘EM OR FOLD ‘EM FRIENDSHIPS
Teacher Resource 1
GRADE 6
LESSON 24
Healthy Friendship Qualities
active listening
respects feelings supports when upset
truthful
dependable
friendly teasing
helps solve problems
not jealous of each other
has goals for self
trustworthy
similar values
takes positive risks
gives room to grow
supportive in tough times
keeps plans
encouraging
has other friends
sincere compliments
is fun
calms you
Lets you know when something that makes you look bad
Doesn’t tell secrets (unless someone might be harmed if secret is kept)
can disagree without hurting each other polite
no pressure to do things you don’t want to do
Developed by: Shauna Jones, WV Children’s Home School (2009)