Making Friends: A Guide for Kids
Making Friends: A Guide for Kids
Making friends is super important. Friends make us happy, help us learn, and make life more fun. But sometimes, making friends can feel a little tricky. Here's a simple guide to help you make new friends!
Be Yourself
The most important thing is to be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not just to impress others. People will like you for who you are. Do you love reading? Talk about your favorite books! Are you good at sports? Share your skills with others.
Be Friendly
Smiling is contagious! When you smile, people feel more comfortable around you. Say "Hi" or "Hello" to people you see at school or in your neighborhood. Use a friendly tone when you talk to others.
Join Activities
One of the best ways to make friends is to join activities you enjoy. If you like playing soccer, join a soccer team. If you love art, sign up for an art class. You'll meet people who share your interests, making it easier to start conversations and build friendships.
Be a Good Listener
- Contagious:
- Able to spread quickly to others.
- Discouraged:
- Feeling like you want to give up.
- Bond:
- To form a close connection.
- impress:
- To make someone admire you or think well of you.
- valued:
- Feeling important, appreciated, and cared about by others.
- rejection:
- Being turned down or told no when you ask to join in or hang out.
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- 1Why is it important to be yourself when trying to make friends?
- 2How does smiling help in making friends?
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About this informational passage for Upper Elementary
“Making Friends: A Guide for Kids” is a informational reading passage about Friendship, written for Upper Elementary. It takes about 3 minutes to read (406 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.