How it works
Say hello, ask a question and join in.
Shy is a feeling, and every feeling is okay.
Friends take time. A friendship grows a little at a time, like a plant.
Worked examples
Hello
- Kit feels shy at the new art club. His grown-up says, 'Take your time. I will be right here.'
- Kit takes a deep breath and says, 'Hello, I am Kit.'
- His hello comes out a little squeaky, which is okay.
A question and something shared
- Kit asks, 'What are you painting?'
- Dot says it is a rainbow for her grandma.
- Kit loves blue, and so does Dot. Finding things we share helps a friendship grow.
Joining in
- Bun and Rex are building a tower.
- Kit asks, 'Can we join you?'
- Sometimes the answer is not now. Not now is not never. You can find a different game or try again another day.
Come back next time
- At home time, Kit says, 'See you next week, Dot!'
- They promise to paint together next time.
- Every hello and every game is water for the plant.