No More Being Around “Meh” Friends: A Fun Guide for Kids!
Teacher Emil said, “No more being around mediocre people.” That means it’s best to spend time with friends who try their best, are kind, and help you be awesome—not friends who don’t care or make you feel “meh.”
Why Does It Matter Who You Spend Time With?
– Friends can help you learn new things and try hard.
– Good friends make you feel happy and proud.
– Being with friends who care helps you be brave and strong.
– Hanging out with friends who don’t try can make you feel lazy or sad.
How to Pick Great Friends
1. Look for Kindness
Choose friends who are nice and help others.
2. Find Friends Who Try Hard
Friends who like to learn and play fair are great to be with.
3. Think About How You Feel
If a friend makes you feel good about yourself, that’s a good sign!
4. Be a Good Friend
Treat others kindly and try your best—you’ll attract great friends.
5. Be Open to New Friends
Sometimes new friends can surprise you with how awesome they are!
Fun Ways to Practice Finding Good Friends
– Friendship Bingo: Make a bingo card with good friend qualities like “shares toys,” “listens well,” or “plays fair.” See who matches!
– Compliment Game: Give kind compliments to friends and see how happy it makes everyone feel.
– Teamwork Challenges: Play games where you work together to win or solve puzzles.
– Friend Match: Write down fun facts about yourself and find friends with similar interests.
– Feel-Good Circle: Sit in a circle and say something nice about the friend next to you.
Remember!
Good friends help you grow and have fun. It’s okay to say goodbye to friends who don’t make you feel your best. You deserve to be around people who cheer you on and make life awesome!
Want more fun games or stories about friendship? Just ask—I’m here to help!
