· Skill focus: respectful disagreement, perspective-taking, communication · Time: 10 minutes · Materials: “Would you rather” cards or simple debate prompts (e.g., “Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn?”) Setup: 1. Prepare a stack of fun “Would you rather” questions or silly debate topics that kids will enjoy discussing. 2. Teach the group sentence stems to use during the activity:“I see it differently…”“One reason is…”“We can still be friends.” How to Play: 1. Pair students or place them in small groups. 2. Read a “Would you rather” question aloud and have each person share their choice. 3. Encourage students to listen and respond using the sentence stems. Example:Child A: “I’d pick a dragon.”Child B: “I see it differently. One reason is unicorns are magical. We can still be friends.” 4. After each round, rotate pairs or read a new card so children practice with different classmates and topics. Variations: - Whole-Class Circle: Discuss questions as a group, taking turns to disagree respectfully. - Silent Round: Children write their responses using the stems before sharing aloud. - Challenge Mode: Children must give at least two reasons for their choice before ending with “We can still be friends.” Discussion / Reflection: - How did it feel to disagree politely? - Why is it important to respect other people’s opinions? - Did you learn something new about your classmates’ perspectives? - How can you use “We can still be friends” in real-life situations?

· Skill focus: giving positive feedback, kindness, communication · Time: 10 minutes · Materials: paper cutouts of “sandwich parts” (bread slices, fillings like lettuce, cheese, tomato, etc.), markers or crayons Setup: 1. Explain that sometimes when we give suggestions, it’s best to “sandwich” them with kindness: start with a compliment, add the suggestion, and finish with another kind word. 2. Show a sample “sandwich”: o Bread (top): Compliment → “You drew really creative pictures.” o Filling: Suggestion → “Maybe add more color to the background.” o Bread (bottom): Compliment → “I love how much effort you put in.” How to Play: 1. Give each student paper “bread” and “filling” pieces. 2. On the top bread, they write a compliment. 3. On the filling, they write a kind suggestion for improvement. 4. On the bottom bread, they write another compliment or encouragement. 5. Stack the pieces together to create a “Compliment Sandwich.” 6. Pair up with a partner and share their sandwiches aloud. Discussion / Reflection: - How does it feel to give and receive a “compliment sandwich”? - Why do you think it’s easier to hear suggestions when they’re wrapped in kindness? How can this strategy help in school, at home, or with friends?

· Skill focus: teamwork, communication, patience, problem-solving · Time: 10–15 minutes · Materials (per team): o 6–10 plastic cups o 1 sturdy rubber band o 4–6 pieces of string (about 2–3 feet long each, tied to the rubber band) o Flat surface (floor or table) Setup: 1. Tie the strings evenly around the rubber band so that when pulled, it can expand and contract like a “grabber.” 2. Place a stack of cups in the center of the play area. 3. Split participants into teams of 4–6, giving each player one string. How to Play: 1. The goal is for the team to build a cup pyramid (for example, 3 cups on the bottom, 2 in the middle, and 1 on top) without touching the cups directly with their hands. 2. Each player holds one string, and together the group must pull in unison to open the rubber band, lower it around a cup, and then relax the tension so the rubber band grips the cup. 3. By coordinating their movements, they lift, transport, and carefully place the cup into position. 4. If a cup falls over, the team must use the same method to reset it. 5. Continue until the full pyramid is built. Discussion / Reflection: - What made this activity easy? What made it hard? - How did your team communicate to succeed? - Did you feel frustrated at any point? How did you handle it? - What strategies worked best? - How does this activity show why patience and teamwork are important in school, sports, or family life?

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👉 manners, communication, cooperation, emotional intelligence, and responsibility skills — the main areas kids need to thrive socially. Basic Social Manners 1. Saying “please” and “thank you” 2. Greeting people politely (hello, goodbye, introducing themselves) 3. Using kind words and tone of voice 4. Respecting personal space Communication Skills 5. Making eye contact when talking 6. Listening without interrupting 7. Asking and answering questions 8. Expressing feelings with words 9. Starting and ending conversations politely Cooperation & Play 10. Taking turns 11. Sharing toys and materials 12. Following group rules 13. Including others in play 14. Working together toward a goal Emotional & Relationship Skills 15. Showing empathy (noticing others’ feelings) 16. Apologizing when wrong 17. Forgiving others 18. Accepting feedback without getting upset 19. Handling disagreements calmly Independence & Responsibility 20. Asking for help when needed 21. Taking responsibility for actions 22. Keeping promises 23. Being honest 24. Waiting patiently (in line, for a turn, etc.)