Value Education - Friendship

What is Friendship?

Friendship is when two or more people care about and like each other. Friends make us feel happy, safe and loved.

What Do Friends Do?

Friends:

1. Play together

2. Share toys and things

3. Help each other

4. Listen to each other

5. Make each other feel better when we're sad or hurt

Why Are Friends Important?

Friends are important because:

1. They make us feel happy and loved

2. They help us when we need it

3. They make playing and learning more fun

4. They teach us how to share, take turns, and be kind

How Can We Be Good Friends?

We can be good friends by:

1. Being kind and gentle

2. Sharing and taking turns

3. Listening and helping

4. Respecting each other's feelings

5. Smiling and having fun together!

Remember

Friendship is like having a special treasure that makes our hearts happy and full!

Activity Ideas

1. Friendship Circle: 

Have students circle and share what they like about their friends.

2. Friend Matching Game: 

Create a matching game with pictures of students and have them find their friends.

3. Friendship Chain: 

Have students create a paper chain with pictures or names of their friends.

4. Sharing and Caring: 

Role-play different scenarios that demonstrate sharing, caring, and kindness.

Here's a story for kindergarten students about friendship:

Rocky and Bobby: A Tale of Friendship

Rocky was a happy bear who loved playing in the forest. One day, while he was playing with his ball, he met Bobby, a kind rabbit.

Bobby was new to the forest and didn't know anyone. Rocky immediately befriended her and showed her around.

As they played together, Rocky shared his ball with Bobby, and they took turns playing catch. Bobby was thrilled to have found a friend like Rocky.

The next day, Bobby brought some delicious carrots to share with Rocky. Rocky was touched by Bobby's kindness and thanked her with a big hug.

From that day on, Rocky and Bobby became inseparable friends. They played together every day, sharing toys, stories, and laughter.

One day, Rocky fell down and scraped his knee. Bobby immediately came to his side, gave him a hug, and helped him feel better.

Rocky was grateful for Bobby's kindness and realized that true friends help each other in times of need.

# Questions for Discussion

1. What did Rocky and Bobby do to become friends?

2. How did Rocky and Bobby show kindness to each other?

3. Why is it important to have friends like Rocky and Bobby?

4. Can you think of a time when you helped a friend or a friend helped you?

# Activity Ideas

1. Friendship Collage: 

Have students create a collage of pictures that represent friendship, such as sharing, hugging, and playing together.

2. Sharing and Caring: 

Role-play different scenarios that demonstrate sharing, caring, and kindness.

3. Forest Friends: 

Create a forest-themed dramatic play area where students can practice social skills and friendship.

4. Kindness Chain: 

Have students create a paper chain with acts of kindness written on each link.