Getting Along with Family and Friends
FoundationUse polite words, take turns and share, apologise truly, forgive others — then family love and friendship grow strong.
- Family and friends are closest to us; treasure them.
- Take turns, share, and use polite words every day.
- When angry, calm down first and breathe before you speak.
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1Family are the people closest to us. Mummy and Daddy work hard and still cook, wash clothes and listen to our school stories; brothers and sisters play and do homework with us every day. Living so closely, small quarrels happen — over the remote control or some little thing. Learning to get along keeps our home warm.
2Friends matter too. Friends who play, read and share snacks with us make school life happier. Yet friends sometimes disagree: they want to play different games, or someone breaks another's toy by accident. A quarrel is not scary; what is scary is not knowing how to mend it, letting a small crack grow into a big wall.
3There are keys to getting along: say please, thank you and sorry often; take turns and share gladly; breathe deeply when angry and speak only when calm; listen carefully when others talk and do not interrupt. When we do wrong, apologise truly and say clearly what we did; once forgiven, do not dig up old matters again.
4Forgiving is a skill as well. If a classmate did not mean it, say generously, It does not matter. If family members speak crossly when they are tired, understand how hard they work. Caring for each other helps friendship and family love grow like a little tree, staying with us and becoming the most precious treasure of our lives.
1Summary 重點摘要
Use polite words, take turns and share, apologise truly, forgive others — then family love and friendship grow strong.
2Vocabulary cards Vocabulary
The people closest to us who live with us, such as parents and siblings.
A companion we play with, help and trust.
To let others enjoy our things or happiness together.
To go one after another in order, without pushing ahead.
To say sorry truly when we have done wrong and try to make up.
To accept an apology and stop holding a grudge.
To argue because of different opinions; calm down to solve it.
To think from another's side and understand their difficulty.
3Step by step Steps
- Step 1: Keep polite words on your lipsPlease, thank you and sorry are master keys to getting along. Say please when you ask for water, thank you when Mummy helps, and sorry when you bump into someone. Look at the person, speak gently, and people feel comfortable and glad to be near you. The closer people are, the more we should remember to thank them, because nobody's kindness is owed to us. Politeness works like oil, making family love and friendship run smoothly.
- Step 2: Take turns and shareThe most common quarrel among friends is grabbing toys. Remember two keys: taking turns and sharing. To play with someone's toy, first ask, May I borrow it? Say thank you when they agree, and if they refuse, do not insist — play something else. Lend your own toys gladly; taking turns doubles the joy. Queue at the slide and let the next person go; bring new toys or books to school to share. You will find that children who share are the most popular of all.
- Step 3: Calm down before you speakLiving with family and friends, we sometimes feel angry: a brother breaks your model, or a classmate knocks over your pencils. Angry words hurt, and hitting is never allowed. When angry, take three deep breaths, count from one to ten, or step away for a drink of water. Once calm, use sentences that begin with I: I am upset because my model is broken. Calm expression solves problems far better than losing your temper, and it never hurts the feelings we treasure.
- Step 4: Apologise truly when you do wrongEveryone makes mistakes; what matters is how we mend them. Apologise in time and in earnest: stand before the person, look at them and say clearly, I am sorry, I should not have grabbed your toy — not mumble and hurry away. Then say how you will do better: Next time I will ask you first. If you broke something, tell an adult and work out how to make up, perhaps paying part of the cost from your pocket money. After forgiveness, keep your word; only then is the friendship truly repaired.
- Step 5: Learn to forgive and understandWhen others apologise, we must learn to forgive. If a classmate did not bump you on purpose, say generously, It does not matter. Holding a grudge makes both people unhappy and lessons uncomfortable. Forgiveness is not weakness but a generous heart. Understand your family too: when your elder sister is cross before exams, let her sharp words pass; when Mummy comes home tired, tidying your toys by yourself is a real help. A family that understands each other has the most laughter.
- Step 6: Do your bit for family and friendsGetting along means more than not quarrelling; it means showing care. At home, do the chores you can: pack your own schoolbag, make your bed, lay the table, hang the washing; draw a card on a family birthday and say, You work so hard. Care for friends as well: help a classmate who falls, sit and listen when a friend is sad. A greeting and a helping hand are like watering the little tree of affection; over time, family love and friendship grow tall and strong.
5Worked example Example
Example: At recess you want to play with a classmate's new robot. He says no, you grab it, and you quarrel and push each other. How can you mend the friendship?
- Calm down first: breathe deeply, stop pushing, and tell a teacher if needed so everyone is safe.
- Apologise truly: say, I am sorry I grabbed your robot and pushed you, and wait for him to calm down.
- Make up and negotiate: ask, May we take turns? You play first for five minutes — give the choice back to him.
- Remember the lesson: from now on, ask before borrowing, and never grab even if he says no.
- Answer: I was wrong to grab the toy and push him. I should calm down, apologise truly, ask for forgiveness, and then agree to take turns, letting him play first. From now on I will ask permission before borrowing and never grab, and our friendship can be mended.
6Common mistakes Mistakes
7Quick check Quick check
Q1What should we do first to play with another's toy?
Q2What is the first step when angry?
Q3What should we do when we do wrong?
Q4A classmate bumps you by accident. What should you do?
Q5Name two polite words.
8Recap Recap
- Family and friends are closest to us; treasure them.
- Take turns, share, and use polite words every day.
- When angry, calm down first and breathe before you speak.
- Apologise truly for mistakes; forgive those who apologise.
- Understand your family's hard work; help more, thank more.