👋say hello❓ask a question💙find what you share🙋join in
Making a friend.
The big ideaSay hello, ask a question and join in. Shy is okay. Friends take time.
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.
A friendship grows.
Example 1: 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.
Example 2: 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.
🎨painting💙both like blue🌈a rainbow
Something we share.
Example 3: 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.
Example 4: 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.
Words to know
shy
A feeling when meeting someone new is hard.
join in
To ask to play with others.
patient
Willing to wait and let things grow.
friendly
Kind and welcoming.
Watch out
Do not grab a toy from someone. Ask first.
Do not say, you can not play. Everyone can be included.
Do not turn your back. A hello is kinder.
Do not brag about all your toys. Ask about their toys instead.
Try it
What can you say to start a friendship?
What can you ask to show you are interested?
Is it okay to feel shy?
Does a friendship happen all at once?
Answers: 1. hello · 2. a question · 3. yes · 4. no
Try at homeThis week, say hello to someone new at school or at a club, then tell a grown-up how it went. Shy is okay, so a small hello counts.
For grown-upsA small hello counts. Help your child plan one hello this week, and afterwards ask how it went; never call them shy as a label, say 'shy is a feeling' instead.
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