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Understanding Relationships Worksheet

Relationships can include whānau, friends, teammates and people in your community. Read the situations and practise noticing what helps relationships feel respectful and safe. You can answer using the fictional examples—there is no need to share private experiences.

What makes a relationship healthy?

Relationships can be different, but healthy ones usually include respect, trust, care and clear communication.

1.When someone is speaking to you, name two things you might do to show you are listening respectfully.

2.A teammate makes a mistake during a game and looks embarrassed. Which response is most likely to support a positive relationship?

Laugh and tell everyone what happened.
Say, “That happens. Want to try again together?”
Ignore them for the rest of the game.
Tell them they should never play again.

3.Match each relationship type with the example that best fits.

Whānau relationship
Friendship
Community relationship

Taking turns and encouraging a classmate
Greeting a neighbour who helps care for the shared garden
Sharing a meal and catching up with a cousin

Handle a tricky moment

Read this fictional situation: Maia and Ari are planning a poster together. Maia wants bright colours, but Ari wants a simple design. They both feel strongly about their ideas.

4.Write one sentence Maia could use to explain her idea without putting Ari down.

5.Suggest one way Maia and Ari could work through their disagreement so both people get a chance to contribute.

6.A respectful friendship means you must always agree with your friend.

TrueFalse

7.If someone shares a worry with you, one caring way to respond is to listen and them how they would like to be supported.

8.A person keeps sending unkind messages after being asked to stop. What are two sensible actions the person receiving the messages could take?

9.A friend is upset about a misunderstanding. Number these actions from 1 to 3 to show one helpful order: ___ Speak calmly about what happened. ___ Listen to their point of view. ___ Think together about what could help next.

10.Choose one useful skill—listening, kindness, honesty, setting a boundary or asking for help. Explain how it can support a healthy relationship.