Buddy bench strategies
- 1. Buddy Bench Strategies NORTH AUGUSTA ELEMENTARY 2014 - 201 5
- 2. What is a Buddy Bench? The buddy bench is a special place on the playground that all students should know about! The goal of the buddy bench is to help create friendships Eliminate loneliness during recess
- 3. How do you use the Buddy Bench? It is not a place to sit and play with friends or playground equipment It is a place you go when you are feeling lonely or left out.
- 4. Strategy: Before using the Buddy Bench Have a plan for what you want to do during recess. Look around and see if there is anyone doing the same thing you want to do. Go to that person or group. Smile and say something nice! Try to join the fun!
- 5. Strategy: Think of a Plan If that doesn’t work, go to the Buddy Bench. Rest and think about what you would like to do. You can be positive while on the Buddy Bench by thinking about a plan to have fun.
- 6. Strategy: Look for fun to join Look around at the activities going on during recess If you see something you are interested in or someone you would like to play with: Get off the bench Go join the fun Ask if they would like to walk, talk, or play
- 7. Strategy: Sit and wait for a friend When a person ask you to play, go play with them! If you choose to sit on the bench and wait for a friend, you must say “Yes” to the friend that invites you to play.
- 8. Buddy Bench Strategy: Adult Help If you are on the Buddy Bench and no one invites you to play, an adult will try to help! The adult may help you: Create a plan for friends and activities to join Find a “Buddy” for you to talk, walk, or play with
- 9. Strategy: If you see someone on the Buddy Bench When you are playing at recess Look around often to see if there is someone on the Buddy Bench Invite them to play with you! This shows that you care about others! This will make you and that person feel good about yourselves.
- 10. Growing Friendships If you used the Buddy Bench one day, try playing with those same friends more than once. Keep those friends by inviting them to play often! The Buddy Bench should not be used by the same person every day. Remember to use your strategies!