Definition: A friend is someone you like spending time with because they make you feel happy and special, and help you when you need it.
In short: Build bonds that last forever.
Summary: This humorous account presents lots of ideas for making friends, some great, some not so great and some downright silly! Undoubtedly, kids will be entertained and informed about how to make friends. They will also be introduced to some creative activities they can do when they’re alone.
Lesson Objectives:
- Students are empowered and encouraged to try some new and creative ideas that may help them make friends.
- Students will become more discerning about what works and what doesn’t in efforts to make friends.
Guiding Questions:
- Do you think sitting under a tree and waiting for someone to show up who wants to be your friend is a good way to start making friends? Why or why not?
- What do you think about the advice about letting a relative’s pet bird escape? A good idea, or not?
- Do you think that cutting out paper dolls or making paper airplanes and giving them away would help you make friends? Why or why not?
- Would you like to dress up as an apple and give away fruits? Is that a good way to meet new people?
- Is there a shy kid at your school that you could say “hi” to? Do it!
- Would you want to be friends with someone who starts talking to you and eating your popcorn at the movies?
- Try asking someone you don’t know very well to see what happens when the two of you make a phone with a long string and two cups.
- What are some things you can do to pass the time by yourself?
- If you could add a page to this book, what would you say is a good way to make friends? Can you draw a picture to go with your words?
- Ask a family member to brainstorm with you about creative ways to meet people and make friends.
