Try it at home!
At home …
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Have your child draw pictures of his or her friends and family on
square pieces of paper. Tape the pictures together to make a
“patchwork quilt.”
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Talk to your child about different things he or she does
with friends. Help him or her write a sentence or two
about these different activities.
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Have your child write or tell you about different ways
he or she has helped a friend. Draw pictures to
illustrate these examples.
In the kitchen …
Make a delicious ice cream sundae for your child and a friend to share!
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What you’ll need:
Ice cream (any flavor)
Various toppings
Arrange your sundae with different ice cream flavors and
toppings. Add fruit to make it extra special. Share and enjoy!
Around town …
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Arrange for a play date with your child’s friends. Take
them to the park, or find adventure at home.
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Draw pictures and give them to residents at a local
nursing home.
At the library …
While reading, ask your child if he or she can guess
what will happen on the next page. If you are reading a picture book,
ask your child to explain what the pictures mean. After the reading the
book, have your child retell the story in his or her own words.
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“Rabbit’s Wooly Sweater” by Mark Birchall
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“My Best Friend Moved Away” by Nancy Carlson
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“The Way to Wyatt’s House” by Nancy White Carlstrom
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“The Strange Egg” by Mary Newell Depalma
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“Lizzy and Skunk” by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
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“The Doorman” by Edward Grimm
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“Pumpkin Jack” by Will Hubbell
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“Dorothy and Mikey” by Keiko Kasza
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“Nobody Like Me!” by Raoul Krischanitz
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“Best Friends” by Marcia Leonard
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“I’m Sorry” by Sam McBratney
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“Dear Whiskers” by Ann Whitehead Nagda
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“Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue” by Angeli Perrow
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“Extraordinary Friends” by Fred Rodgers
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“The Other Side” by Jacqueline Woodson
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“My Friend John” by Charlotte Zolotow
