Feeling Outcast

What is one reason a person might feel like an outcast?

• They are always chosen first for games

• They don’t enjoy making friends

• They feel left out or different from others

• They have too many friends

What is an important first step if you feel left out?

• Yell at the group

• Ignore everyone forever

• Talk to a trusted adult or friend

• Post about it on social media

What is a healthy way to express feeling excluded?

• Use “I” statements

• Blame others

• Stay quiet and hide feelings

• Be rude back

Which of the following is a kind way to include someone who looks left out?

• Laugh at them

• Ask them to join your activity

• Tell them to go away

• Pretend not to see them

Why is it important to include others?

• To avoid getting in trouble

• To win a prize

• Because everyone deserves to feel valued and included

• To be the most popular

What is empathy?

• Ignoring people's feelings

• Feeling sorry for yourself

• Understanding and caring about how someone else feels

• Only talking about yourself

How can you show empathy to a classmate who feels excluded?

• Listen and show you care

• Walk away

• Tell them to stop being dramatic

• Make a joke about it

If someone doesn’t want to talk or join in, what should you do?

• Force them to join

• Give them space and check in later

• Tease them

• Leave them out every time

What can you do if you accidentally make someone feel left out?

• Say it's not your fault

• Ignore it

• Apologize and try to include them next time

• Blame someone else

Why do social skills matter in friendships?

• To win arguments

• To look cool

• To build trust and understanding

• To avoid teachers