Friendship
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. - Eleanor Roosevelt

What is a friend?

• Someone you spend time with in school. Maybe someone in your class.

• Someone you spend time with outside of school, and have playdates with or go to their birthday party.

• Someone you like to play with and share with.

• Someone who might like something that you like.

• Someone who tells you the truth.

• Someone who is kind to you.

A good friend is someone who:

• Is trustworthy

• You can count on

• Is kind to you and makes you feel good

• Cares about how you are feeling

• Helps you when you are feeling down, or hurt

• Uses kind language when talking to you

Why is having friends important?

• Being a good friend is an important life skill!

• Our friends can cheer us up when we are having a bad day

• Being a good friend helps us practice how to share and get along with others

• It can help us be a better brother or sister

• It makes us feel good!

Remember: The only way to have great friends is to be a great friend!

Videos that teach us perseverance:

1. What our friends from Sesame Street teach us about friendship!

2. Watch these kids talk about friendship.

Activity:

1. Watch this video about Friendship Soup.

2. Color the Friendship Soup pot.

3. Fill out your recipe card for your friendship soup!