Session One:

Do a Wiggle break and Dance to "Make New Friends" Song: CLICK HERE

 

Listen to "How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?" Book: CLICK HERE

Try to answer the following book discussion questions:

1) Why is it important for friends to tell the truth and not blame others for your mistakes?

2) How can you work out your friendship, if you start to disagree with you friend?

3) What is something nice you can do for your friend?

4) Is it okay to throw things when you are mad at your friend?

5) What are healthy ways to get along with your friends?

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What does a True Friend mean to you? Share with a family member what you think a True Friend means to you. Watch this Video: CLICK HERE

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Session Two:

Do a Wiggle Break and Dance to "Best Friends" Song: CLICK HERE

 

Listen to "My Friend Bear" Book: CLICK HERE

Try to answer the following book discussion questions:

1) Why was the bear feeling sad?

2) Why was the boy feeling lonely?

3) What did both the bear and the boy want?

4) What did the boy pretend to be?

5) Is it good to laugh and be silly in friendships? Why or why not?

6) What did the bear and boy have together to play with?

7) How did the bear and boy treat each other at the end of the story?

8) How do you think the bear and boy felt about each other at the end of the story?

9) What will you do when you see your friend is lonely or sad?

10) What things can you say to your friend to help him/her feel better and cheer them up?

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Share with a family member 5 things you can do to show you care for your friends. Gather together blank paper, markers, crayons, or colored pencils. Fold the paper in half. Draw pictures and decorate the card. Give or mail your card to a friend you have been thinking about lately. Watch this Video: CLICK HERE

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Session Three:

Do a Wiggle Break and Dance to "Friends Song Learn To Cherish" Song: CLICK HERE

 

Listen to "Stick and Stone" Book: CLICK HERE

Try to answer the following book discussion questions:

1) How did stick and stone feel in the beginning of the story?

2) How did pinecone treat stone?

3) What did stick do to help stone when stone was teased by pinecone?

4) What happened to stick and stone when the storm came?

5) How did stone help stick get out of the mud puddle?

6) Why is it important to "stick up" for your friends and help them?

7) What can you do to show you care about your friends?

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How Do You Make Friendship Soup? Think of the ingredients you need to be a Friend and share these qualities with a family member. Watch this Friendship Soup Video: CLICK HERE

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Session Four:

Do a Wiggle Break and Dance to "Friends Song Verbs Song for Kids" Song: CLICK HERE

 

Listen to "The Recess Queen" Book: CLICK HERE

Try to answer the following book discussion questions:

1) How did Mean Jean, The Recess Queen, treat the other kids during playtime?

2) What did the Katie Sue, the new kid, do during recess time?

3) How would you feel if someone "bossed you" or told you how to play?

4) Why should we not hurt others when playing on the playground?

5) What activity did Katie Sue offer to play with Jean together?

6) How did both girls feel when they played jump rope?

7) How did Mean Jean change at the end of the story?

8) How can you stand up for yourself in a healthy way?

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Share with a family member the games or sports you like to play with your friends. Watch the Video: CLICK HERE

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Session Five:

Do a Wiggle Break and Dance to "Will You Be A Friend of Mine" Song: CLICK HERE

Do a Wiggle Break and Dance to "Paw Patrol Pups Friendship" Song: CLICK HERE

 

Listen to "Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate" Book: CLICK HERE

Try to answer the following book discussion questions:

1) How did Grumpy Toad play in the beginning of the story?

2) Why do you think Grumpy Toad did not want to share with Pete the Kitty?

3) How did Pete the Kitty feel when Grumpy Toad was not sharing his toys?

4) How did Pete the Kitty work out this problem?

5) After talking it out together, how did Grumpy Toad and Pete the Kitty play together?

6) Why is it important to share your toys?

7) Why is it important to take turns when playing with your friends?

8) What can you do when someone does not want to share toys with you?

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Share with a family member ways you can make more friends. Practice saying compliments such as, "I like your outfit," "I like your shoes," "I like how you play soccer." Watch this Video: CLICK HERE

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Session Six:

Do a Wiggle Break and Dance to "Be A Friend" Song: CLICK HERE 

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Listen to "Be A Friend" Book: CLICK HERE

Try to answer the following book questions:

1) How could Dennis communicate to others? 

2) Dennis acted as a mime. What did Dennis do as a mime?

3) How did Dennis feel when no one played with him?

4) How did Dennis and Joy play together?

5) What are jazz hands? Show your jazz hands.

6) If you see someone who does not have anyone to play with, what would be a nice thing to do?

7) Say out loud: "Can you please play with me?" Why is it important to invite others to play?

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Share with a family member 3 nice compliments you can say to your friends. Watch a Sesame Street Let's Be Friends Video: CLICK HERE

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Session Seven:

Do a Wiggle Break and Dance to "Toy Story You've Got A Friend In Me" Song: CLICK HERE

 

Listen to "Bad Apple A Tale of Friendship" Book: CLICK HERE

Try to answer the following book discussion questions:

1) What surprise happened to Mac the Apple?

2) Who did Mac the Apple discover that was attached to him?

3) How was Mac the Apple and Will the Worm treated by the others?

4) What name did the other apples call Mac?

5) Why do you think the other apples called Mac and Will a "Bad Apple"?

6) What activities did Mac the Apple and Will the Worm like to play together?

7) Why did Will the Worm leave Mac the Apple?

8) At the end of the story, what did the two friends decide to do?

9) What will you do when you see someone purposely left out of a game or activity? 

10) How will you show you are a good friend to everyone?

11) What can you can say to someone to cheer them up?

12) What are nice compliments you will say to your friends?

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Share with a family member 3 things you will share with a friend. Watch this Video: CLICK HERE

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Session Eight:

Do a Wiggle Break and Dance to "Friends 1 2 3" Song: CLICK HERE

 

Listen to "Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns We Can All Get Along" Book: CLICK HERE

Try to answer the following book discussion questions:

1) What things does Howard B. Wigglebottom do to not get along with his friends?

2) What event does Howard want to go to?

3) Why is it important to keep practicing to share and take turns with friends?

4) How would you feel if your friends cut in front of you in the line?

5) How would you feel if your friends argued with you and would not give you a say?

6) What did Howard say to Allie to show he wanted to change his behavior?

7) After talking it out with Allie, was Howard able to go to the party with his friends?

8) What is something you can share this week at home?

9) What is something you can take turns doing with you sister/brother this week?

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Share with a family member ways you can say "sorry" to a friend when you make a mistake. Practice saying, "I am sorry for __X__. I will try not to do it again." Watch Elmo and Rosita Teach About Friendship in this Video: CLICK HERE

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