Being a Friend

Friends are important. Friends are people you know and like. Learn how to be a good friend to others.
Say hello!

Introduce
introduce
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to make known
(verb)
We shook hands when we introduced ourselves.
yourself to someone new. See if he or she would like to be friends. Ask questions. Get to know each other.
Have fun together.

These friends are jumping rope. What is your favorite thing to do? Do it with a friend.
Take turns.

It is fun to play with toys. Let someone else try when you are done. Take turns listening. Tell a story to a friend. Then let her tell you one.
Help each other.

Ask how a friend is feeling. If your friend is sad, cheer him up. You can teach friends something they do not know. Ask them for help when you need it.
Did You Know?

Friends do not have to be the same as you. They can be older or younger. They can enjoy different things. What are your friends like?