Choosing Friends | Growing Up with Smart Cat - Episode 7

How many of you have made new friends this year?

That's great! Good friends can be lots of fun and can help in times of need. What are some traits you look for when choosing friends?

It's important to have a friend who likes to do some of the same things you like to do. We also want a friend who is polite, considerate honest, includes others, and shares. Be sure to keep these traits in mind as you make new friends and you'll be able to have some long happy friendships.

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Standards

• Injury Prevention and Safety
  • I-K.1.3 Name ways to stay safe and set and respect boundaries around others (e.g., family, peers, friends, acquaintances, strangers).
• Mental, Emotional, and Social Health
  • M-K 5.1 Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others (e.g., sharing, listening, taking turns).
• Mental, Emotional, and Social Health
  • M-1.1.1 Identify good character traits (e.g., honesty, respect for self, respect for others, dependability, responsibility).
• 7 The student will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
  • 7.M-1.7.2 Discuss ways to be a good friend.
• Mental, Emotional, and Social Health
  • M-2.1.2 Discuss ways to be a good friend.
• Mental, Emotional, and Social Health
  • M-2.5.1 Describe how to choose friends with good character traits.

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