Making Friends

At a sunny farm stand, a boy hands a girl a basket of fresh strawberries while another girl hands a boy a peach, with a farmer, a hen and a goat nearby

Big Idea

Making Friends: Saying hello, asking questions, and inviting someone to play.

Story time

One morning at the co-op picnic on the farm lawn, Finn and Clara talked about “making friends.” Social skills help kids make friends, solve problems and include others. Finn said, “Let's try it today!” Clara smiled and said, “Let's do it together.” By the end of the day, they both felt proud of the healthy choice they made.

Try it!

Practice a hello: look up, smile, say your name, and ask one question, like 'What's your favorite fruit?'

Quick check

  1. What is the big idea of this lesson in your own words?
  2. What is one thing you can do today to practice it?
  3. Who could you do this with at home?

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