Payton Makes Friends

Karen·

Friendship Skills

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Grade Level1st Grade

SubjectFriendship Skills

Original Prompt

Create a social story for Payton, a first-grade girl. She is friendly and enjoys school but sometimes it is hard to find friends to play with in indoor and outdoor recess. She can use different strategies to help make friends. She can ask friends to play. She can ask to join a group. She can ask friends questions about what they like to do and make comments that connect to the conversation. She can compliment friends. She can find other friends if there is a group that doesn't want to play. She

This learning resource focuses on helping children, like Payton, develop effective friendship-making strategies during recess. It addresses common anxieties children face in social situations, particularly when trying to connect with peers. Throughout the document, various strategies are outlined for initiating play, asking questions, and making compliments to foster connections. Payton's experiences and practical steps, such as role-playing and drawing activities, guide children in practicing these skills in a supportive environment. Reflective questions aim to enhance empathy and understanding of social interactions, emphasizing the importance of asking for help when feeling lonely or stuck.