To be popular is to have others respect and admire you.It is a great thing!Find common interests with other kids, be kind to everyone, and have great conversations in order to boost your own popularity.You are great just the way you are, so don't forget to stay true to yourself.
Step 1: The kids at your school like to do things.
You can watch the other kids and see what they like to watch.Try to take part in these activities on your own.This can help you build new friends and give you something in common with other kids.If your kids watch a lot of TV, watch an episode or two.You may want to watch the whole thing.The kids at your school may like an app.If it is any good, download it.Give everyone a chance to read that book series.It might become your new favorite.
Step 2: You should be true to yourself.
You don't need to change who you are if you have common interests with other kids.You should always be yourself.It is possible to attract friends that are just as great as you are by being confident and genuine.If you are a jokester, don't be afraid to make people laugh.If you are a pioneer, embrace it.Don't follow a leader, be a true leader.It is possible that you will introduce funky striped socks or scented highlighters to the class.
Step 3: You can join in activities or games.
Try to find a way to play when you see a group of kids having fun on the jungle gym.If there are any roles or skills you can bring to the game, please let me know.Does the soccer group need a goalie?That can be you!You can offer your digging skills if you see a group trying to dig to China.
Step 4: You should wear trendy clothes.
Pick clothes that are similar to what the kids at your school wear.You do not need to become a complete follower.You can put your own spin on popular styles.Ask a parent if you can buy a few graphic t-shirts.Pick ones that are in your favorite colors and have designs you love.
Step 5: You should choose friends that are nice to you.
Don't try to befriend kids that will ignore you.Look for people that enjoy your personality and make you feel special.Some kids can be nice to you one second and mean the next.These kids are not your best friends.Don't try to get on their good side.
Step 6: There are activities and clubs that interest you.
It's a great way to get more involved in the community and meet other cool kids who share your interests.It will be easier to make friends since you will have something in common.If you like drawing, join your school's art club.There are kids that love art and you can meet them.
Step 7: If you can't make friends, talk to a trusted adult.
You are not weird if you are having trouble making friends.A lot of kids have a hard time with this.If you feel lonely or upset, talk to a trusted adult, like a parent or a school guidance counselor.They won't judge you if you tell them that you're having a hard time making friends.Say something like, "I'm feeling lonely lately."I would like to make some new friends.
Step 8: Give friendly greetings.
Say hello and offer a smile when you see people.Make eye contact as well.A warm greeting shows other kids that you are kind and positive.When people greet you, you may mumble or look away.Do your best to give the warmest greeting you can, because this can make you seem disinterested.The person's name should be used when you greet them.It will make your greeting even friendlier.
Step 9: Say good things to others.
It is possible to say nice things to others.Don't give your classmates too much praise.It's important that you mean the nice things you say.If you notice that one of your classmates has a really cool hairstyle, you can compliment them and tell them how you like it.Tell the art kid how much you like his work.
Step 10: You can share with others.
Since kindergarten, you have probably heard about the importance of sharing, but did you know that it can boost your popularity?Sharing a few things with your classmates can make them like you more, even though you shouldn't give away all of your possessions.If you have chocolate at lunch, give it to the kids at your table.One of your pens should be given to a student who wants to decorate their notebook.
Step 11: Help other people when they need it.
It will show you are kind and generous.It can be a chance to show off your skills.If you are a math whiz, offer to help out a fellow student who is having a hard time finishing a class assignment.If you see a kid dropping their notebooks in the hall, help them gather them up.
Step 12: Don't be mean to the popular kids.
To be the good kind of popular, you need to be nice to everyone.Don't use mean words and gossip on others.You want your popularity to be based on admiration, not fear.
Step 13: Talk about your surroundings.
Great conversations are important to being popular, so start as many as you can.You can start a conversation by talking about something that is happening around you.You could comment on the green bean mash if you were in the cafeteria.If your class just had a killer homework assignment, you could start a conversation by saying, "WOW, that assignment took me forever."Was it the same deal for you?
Step 14: Talk about your likes and dislikes.
Trading likes and dislikes is a great way to get to know someone.Ask their opinion about something you like.You might say that you are obsessed with tigers.What is your favorite animal?
Step 15: For a more interesting conversation, ask questions.
Asking the person questions will leave them with the impression that you are awesome.People don't like a conversation hog.Asking questions will get the other person to talk.Open-ended questions are questions that can't be answered with a simple yes or no.You might say, "That's so cool--I've always wanted to try skateboarding!" if the other person is talking about how they love skateboarding.How did you start?
Step 16: There are things you have in common.
It's great to talk about shared interests.Try to find something in common with the other person.You can bond over your love of singing if you are both in a music club.You could have things in common with someone who is different from you.Almost everyone loves food.You might like sour gummy worms.