by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Begin with a whole-group discussion about friendship. Ask students what a friend is and what friends do. Record responses on chart paper. Encourage students to give examples from their own lives. Explain that the class will revisit this chart after reading to see if...
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Description: Interactive creativity-focused games that encourage imagination and problem-solving. Suggested Activities: Design an imaginary friend like Ralph Create your own board game and explain the rules Draw a place from an imaginary world Description:...
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Hold a guided circle discussion on how classmates can support one another when someone feels different or misunderstood.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Facilitate a structured discussion about how the story portrays friendship and change. Ask students whether change always means loss and guide them toward understanding emotional growth
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Introduce and define key emotional vocabulary such as lonely, misunderstood, comforted, anxious and belonging. Invite students to share examples or act out emotions to deepen understanding.
