Some Books you might use:
The Selfish Crocodile, by Faustin Charles and Michael Terry: This story is
about a crocodile who wouldn't share the river with any of the other animals.
He threatened to eat them if they tried to drink from "his" river. So,
everyone stayed away. Then, one day, Crocodile was in great pain. A very
small forest animal came to his rescue and the experience changed his
attitude.
"Whoever You Are," written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Leslie Staub. It
focuses on the ways people all over the world are very much alike, in spite
of the surface differences in our lives.
A Rainbow of Friends by P. K. Hallinan
Brilliantly-colored marker illustrations demonstrate the timeless lesson of
acceptance of others. This heartwarming book explains that each person is
unique and adds immensely to the lives of others.
Friends
Friends care
With A Friend
I can talk with a friend Hug O'War
I will not play at tug o'war
Others Are Special
Oh, I'm very special as you can see, ART
Have each child draw a picture for another child.
Make Warm Fuzzie book. It's a book that the provider writes compiling all the
nice things the other children said about each other. "I like Betty's hair"
"Tom is a good singer" "I like to play with George." Anyway, have the
children sit in a circle and say one nice thing about the child sitting next
to him/her.
Special Song
(Child's Name) is Special,
This song works really well when you have the children sit in a circle, and
allow the named child to stand/dance in the middle while the other children
sing, and/or clap along. They really like it.
THE MORE WE GET TOGETHER
The more we get together, together, together
Variations:
THE KINDNESS PLEDGE (from The Kindness Curriuclum by Judith Anne Rice)
I pledge to myself, on this day,
Manners
We say, "Thank you."
Pass the Peas, Please
If you run over a sand castle
When you see someone who's different,
If you're angry at a friend,
No one likes to lose a game,
It's hard to keep a secret,
If your father's talking on the phone
Don't interrupt your uncle
When you're eating mashed potatoes,
If your brother has a cupcake
If your neighbor won't stop talking,
Don't eat spaghetti with your knife,
When you're outside playing soccer,
Don't play with Grandma's dishes
We all leave toys and clothes around.
When someone's in the bathroom,
Don't play the drums or sing a song
When your sister's busy practicing,
Towels that are soggy
When your sister gets a bicycle
If a friend is having trouble,
If there's something very special
If your great-aunt gives youi candy,
When you're going to a movie,
When you're sitting at the table,
Make a KINDNESS PLEDGE Ask your kids what it means to be kind or to be
a friend or to be nice, whatever they call it. Make a list of their answers
and put them in a rhyme. It is short, but to the point. It was important to
me that the words were theirs- because they need to be able to understand
what they are promising! Our pledge goes like this:
Have a bulletin baord up at that recognizes kindness and manners: Title it:
"Sweetie Pies". Have a HUGE pie on it. Find "pie" stickers that look similar
to the giant one on the board. Put one sticker on each of a set of index
cards, and keep them handy. When you see someone being kind, (briefly)
describe the sweetness, like this: Thomas helped Sammy pick up some toys!
(or) Sally shared her favorite sleepy-time toy with a sad friend. You get the
idea. Post the cards on the bulletin board.
Friendship Pudding
Box of Jello Instant Pudding,
Milk (follow directions on side of box),
Large Ziploc Bag
Place Instant Pudding mix and milk into ziploc bag. Seal bag tightly. You
begin by
telling the children something about yourself and as your speak you
manipulate the pudding mixture with your hands. Each child then takes a turn
to tell their new friends about themselves while continuting to manipulate
the pudding mixture. When the pudding is complete place in small plastic
cups and enjoy a great treat.
"Put-ups" Time Go around the circle and ask each child if there is anyone
they want to give a "put-up" to (Put UP instead of down). Has anyone done
something especially nice for you? Shared?, Etc. The adult contributes too.
Make sure everyone hears his/her name mentioned. Sometimes I write the
comments down and send them home for the parents to read. It does encourage
the children to remember the "good" interactions they have with others.
Circle time
Two slender lengths of wood (about 2' long and about 1" x 2"); a balloon,
nerf ball, tennis ball, golf ball or similar substitutes; a container no
higher than l' to hold the balls (a large grocery bag, cut to about 6" in
height would work).
Sometimes pairing children of a similar developmental
level will be less frustrating for them than the results of random
assignments or letting children choose their own partners.
Set the balloon and the container next to each other in the Center of the
circle. Tell the children you would like to see if they could cooperate with
a partner to put the balloon into the bag. When one child volunteers to try,
select a partner for him.
Give each child one of the wood sticks. Tell them the object of the game is
for them to work together, to cooperate, to pick up the balloon with their
sticks and place it into the bag. Encourage the rest of the group to cheer
them on.
If they succeed with the balloon, continue with the nerf ball, then the
tennis ball and, finally, the golf ball. If the balloon is too difficult,
take turns being children's partner, coaching them as you proceed. Step back
and let them try as partners once again. Be generous with your words of
encouragement as they work together. When they are through, give others an
opportunity to try as well.
Role Playing Activities: These activities will give the children a chance to
decide what would be best to do in a given situation and act it out. The
class should be encouraged to either agree or disagree with the actors'
solution to the problem given them.
Two children are sitting at a table coloring. One child needs a crayon that
is out of his/her reach. It is within the reach of the other child. What
should the first child say to the other child nearest the crayons? (Choose
two children to act this out.)
The children are in line at the drinking fountain. Another child asks the
second child in line to let him/her have "cuts" in line. What should that
second child in line do? (As many children may role-play this activity as the
teacher desires).
The teacher is giving directions and one child in the class has a question to
ask about the directions being given. What should that child do?
It's a cold day outside and one child has a sweater and a coat. Another child
has no sweater or coat and is wearing a short-sleeved shirt. What should the
first child do in this situation? (Choose two children to act out this
situation. Either use a real sweater and coat or just pantamime putting them
on.)
When incidents happen in the classroom, the teacher may use them as a chance
to say something like, "How might Joe have handled that situation better?"
"Every day is a busy day
Make a *Friends Can Be Different* Book
_______ likes to _______ but I don't,
Musical Shares Play this game just like musical chairs, but with a twist.
Each time the music stops and you take a chair out, do not have any children
sit out. They have to share a chair with a friend instead. It really helps
with teaching sharing and is great for preschoolers because no one is a
losers.
Friendship bracelet Give each child a piece of string and some fruit loops.
Have the children string the fruit loops onto the string to make a bracelet.
Then enough the children to trade with a friend. Explain that you make a
friendship bracelet to show your friends you care for them etc...
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Friends share
We need friends
Everywhere!
by Vivian Gouled
and walk with a friend
and share my umbrella in the rain
I can play with a friend
and stay with a friend
and learn with a friend
and explain
I can eat with a friend
and compete with a friend
and even sometimes disagree
I can ride with a friend
and take pride with a friend
A friend can mean so much to me!
by Shel Silverstein
I'd rather play at hug o'war
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs
Where everyone giggles
And rolls on the rug
Where everyone kisses
And everyone grins
And everyone cuddles
And everyone wins.
by Lois Raebeck
but, many other people are special like me
There's mother and father, and
sister and brother, and
uncle and aunt and
grandma and grandpa and
friends at school.
Friends at school!
All are special like me and you.
(Sung to "Where is Thumbkin?")
(Child's Name) is Special,
Yes (he/she) is,
Yes (he/she) is,
(Child's Name) is Special,
(Child's Name) is Special,
Yes (he/she) is,
Yes (he/she) is,
(Tune: Did You Ever See a Lassie?)
The more we get together, the happier will be.
For your friends are my friends,
And my friends are your friends,
The more we get together, the happier will be.
1) The more we play together
2) The more we work together
3) The more we care for others
To try to be kind, in every way.
To every person, big and small,
I will help them one and all.
When I love myself and others too,
That is the best that I can do!
We say, "Please."
We don't interrupt or tease.
We don't argue. We don't fuss.
We listen when folks talk to us.
We share our toys and take our turn.
Good manners aren't too hard to learn.
It's really easy, when you find.
Good manners means
JUST BEING KIND!
by Dina Anastasio.
Created by your brother
Kneel down and say, "I'm sorry."
Then just help him build another
Don't laugh. It isn't fair.
He might think you are different,
But he doesn't point and start
Don't punch or kick or shout.
Go for a walk and count to ten,
Then try to talk it out.
But if you must, you must.
So if you lose, shake hands and say,
"We'll play again, I trust."
But secret telling's wrong.
Remember, friends who blab too much
Aren't friends for very long.
When he should be playing ball,
Don't kick or sulk or whine, "Let's GO!"
That will not work at all.
When he's talking 'bout his car.
Even though it's boring -
Well, you know how uncles are!
And there's something you must say,
Please wait until you've swallowed.
Then thought won't go away!
That's he's saving for tomorrow,
Don't take a bite, not even one,
Or he'll be filled with sorrow.
And you feel a yawn come on,
Put your mough behind your fingers,
Until your yawn is gone.
Your fingers or a spoon.
Use your fork, although it's hard.
You'll catch on pretty soon.
And kick someone in the knee,
Don't tell him that he's in your way.
Say, "Sorry. Pardon me."
If you father has forbid it.
but if you do, and if they break,
Don't say your sister did it!
It's O.K. just once or twice.
But if a king and queen should come to call,
Thney might not think it's nice.
And won't get out, don't worry.
Just knock and say, "I'm waiting.
I must come in. Please hurry."
When sombody is sick.
Just tiptoe by and give a wave,
And say, "Please get well quick."
And you really want to hide,
Don't cover your ears or make a face.
Just smile and go outside.
Will not dry someone's back
So toss them in the laundry,
Or hand them on the rack.
And youjust get a kite,
Don't say, "You like her better!"
Say, "Thank yoiu. It's just right."
And he falls and gives a yelp,
Don't laugh or point or call him names.
Say, "Are you hnujrt?" and "May I help?"
That you'd really like to borrow,
Ask before you take it,
And bring it back tomorrow.
And your friends would like a lot,
It's nice to share a little,
Even though you'd rather not.
And the line is two blocks long,
don't butt in front. Go to the end.
Then calmly hum a song.
And want some extra peas,
Don't shout out, "Gimme more of those."
Say, "Pass the peas, please."
Today I pledge to be kind,
to use the nicest words I can find.
Today I pledge to try to share,
to wait my turn and to be fair.
With time for work and time for play
Taking turns with all these toys
Trying to help other girls and boys
We're all getting better at waiting awhile
And remembering peole like us to smile!
Now one more thing we should try to be
Careful with things and you and me!"
and we are still friends.
_______ likes to _______ but I don't,
and we are still friends.
_______ likes to _______ but I don't,
and we are still friends.
I like to _______ but _______ doesn't,
and we are still friends.
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