by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Have students listen for examples of kind or caring actions. Pause and name these actions, reinforcing positive social behaviors.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Invite students to share if they have ever had a similar experience to the one shown in the story. Allow students to share verbally or with a partner.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Ask students to look closely at facial expressions and body language in the illustrations. Discuss how pictures help show feelings even when words are few.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Pause after selected pages and ask students what the child on that page is saying about friendship. Encourage students to restate ideas in their own words.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Introduce or review emotion words such as shy, brave, lonely, happy and excited. Explain that these feelings may appear in the story and students will look for them while listening.
