Growing up means learning more about who we are. In this guide, let’s explore certain behaviors that can impact how we feel and get along with others. We’ll talk about these things in a way that’s easy for us, as 6th graders, to understand!
Discovering Jealousy
Sometimes, when we see others happy, we might feel a bit jealous. Jealousy is when we wish we had what someone else has. It’s normal to feel this way, but it’s also important to think about why we feel jealous and try to be happy for others instead. Understanding and managing these feelings helps us build stronger friendships.
How We Treat Others
We all have different amounts of toys, clothes, and other things. Treating someone differently because they have fewer things is not okay. Being kind to everyone, no matter what they have, helps us make more friends and understand each other better. It’s about treating others the way we want to be treated.
Feeling Really Important
Sometimes we might feel like we are the most important person. But guess what? Everyone is important! We should treat others with kindness and remember that we all have something special to offer. Thinking about others and sharing our special qualities makes our friendships stronger.
Wanting to Control Things
Have you ever wanted to tell someone what to do all the time? It’s okay to have ideas, but it’s not okay to always want to control everything. We should let others make their own choices and learn from their experiences. Respecting others’ choices helps us become better friends.
Don't Want to Listening Others
Listening is a superpower! When we don’t want to listen to others, it can make them feel sad. Listening helps us learn new things and understand our friends better. So, let’s practice listening and make our friendships stronger. Being a good listener is like being a friendship superhero!
Getting Annoyed Easily
Sometimes, little things can bother us a lot. It’s normal to feel annoyed, but we can try not to let small things ruin our day. Taking a deep breath and staying calm helps us handle these situations better. Learning how to manage our feelings helps us have happier days.
Wanting Everyone to Like Us
Of course, we all want friends, but it’s okay if not everyone likes us all the time. We should be ourselves and make friends who like us for who we truly are. Being genuine and true to ourselves helps us build authentic and lasting friendships.
Helping Others
Helping others is like being a superhero! Even small acts of kindness, like sharing toys or helping someone pick up their books, make a big difference. Let’s try to be superheroes every day! Helping others not only makes them happy but also fills our hearts with joy.
Talking for Our Own Needs
It’s important to talk to others about what we need, but we should also ask about their day. Let’s not only talk about ourselves. Asking questions and listening to others make our conversations better. Building strong connections means sharing and caring about each other’s thoughts and feelings.
Exploring who we are is an exciting adventure! By understanding these things, we can become better friends and make the world a happier place. Remember, it’s okay to make mistakes, and we can always learn and grow from them. Keep being awesome!
