Storybox Playlist: Making Friends
Whether you have moved to a new place, have moved up in a school grade, or are joining a new team — meeting new friends is always involved. For some kids making new friends can be difficult, for others, it's not too hard. Either way, meeting new people and fostering a good friendship with them is a skill that can always be improved. We've gathered five stories to give kids an example of how to meet new people, talk to other kids, and get to know others.
Log into your Sparkle Account to listen.
Neighborhood (from the Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures! collection)
When Martin and Sylvia's family visit old friends who have moved away to a neighborhood where the houses are all close together, brother and sister wonder what that might be like. Are the yards really small? Do lots of children always come over to play? When they find out, they learn the benefits of living in a neighborhood and the benefits of living where they do — in the country.
Friend Cake (from the Martin & Sylvia: Moe Adventures! collection)
One morning Sylvia wakes and remembers a curious dream. In the dream she helps a group of little ants, and in return, they give her some "friend cake." And what is friend cake? She doesn't know at first, but after wondering about it for a while, she, Martin and Momma decide that they need to bake a "friend cake," and give it to their dear friend Miss Melinda of the Spunderful Shop. When they arrive later that day, however, they realize their friend cake is not only for old friends, but for new friends too!
New Friends (from the Junkyard Tales: All Together Now collection)
The story takes place during the Junkyard "All Clear Common" when the animals have a day of rest and tell stories about where they came from. They are "interrupted" by the introduction of someone new!
Meeting New Friends (from The Willowbee Tree collection)
Clancy is feeling nervous about the school's "Winter Festival" and is worried that he might get lost in a group of people he doesn't know very well. When the willow tree takes him to Catahoula Lake in Louisiana, he meets a shy duck from Manitoba and helps her find new friends — and finds his own courage in the process.
The Welcoming Feast (from The Welcoming Feast collection)
A story in three parts centered around the first meeting between Martin and Sylvia's family and the family of Daddy's new colleague, Rami Hadid.
When the Hadids all visit on a Saturday for a shared meal, brother and sister learn a little about a day in the life of a Muslim family.
If you liked this playlist, here are others you might enjoy:
- Stories of Adventure
- Pirate Stories
- Stories to Inspire Summertime Fun and Games
Not yet a subscriber? Try a free trial HERE.
About the Author
KC Pagano
KC is a full-time radical homemaker and mama to two spunky little girls. She writes about all kinds of radical goodness, from gardening and cooking with whole foods to crafting, sewing, homeschooling, and mama musings. Read more on her blog The Nettlesome Life.
