Friends & Kindness
Being kind means sharing, taking turns, helping and using gentle words.
A good friend shares, takes turns, listens and says sorry when they make a mistake. Being kind helps others feel happy and safe, and it feels good to you too.
Words to know
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Did you know?
- Saying "please" and "thank you" is a kind thing you can do every day.
- Including someone new in your game can make their whole day.
- Even a smile can be a kind act.
- Saying sorry and fixing a mistake helps friends feel better.
Try it! Hands-on activities
Simple things to do together with stuff you already have.
Printables
Read together
Stories to read aloud that go with this topic.
Talk about it
Questions to ask while you read, play or walk.
- What is something kind someone did for you?
- What can you do if someone is playing alone?
- How do you say sorry?
For teachers
What this topic supports:
- Head Start ELOF: Relationships with Other Children
- C3 Framework (K–2), Civics: apply civic virtues like fairness and kindness at school
- CASEL: Relationship Skills