Third grade is a pivotal year in terms of friendships and social relationships as children are developing more as individuals with differentiated interests. Furthermore, students are expected to work more independently and cooperate in small groups. Learning to recognize that not all kids will be friends, let alone best friends can make it easier for students to learn to work with new people. It can also ease some of the jealousy that arises when a best friend chooses to work with someone else. This month, third graders are watching (a kind of goofy, but the message is good!) video called Fabulous Friends.
Today’s video and subsequent discussion raised the following points:
• Every day you have a chance to meet new friends and be a good friend.
• Good friends are kind, don’t lie, listen to you, are trustworthy, and share interests.
• There are best friends who you are closest to, there are everyday friends and there are acquaintances.
• It’s important to be a good friend to the friends you already have, but meeting new people and making new friends is important, too.
• As you grow and change, your friends may change as well, but some friends will stay with you for a long time.
• Some friends are met at school, through groups, sports teams, or through family activities.
• Most people appreciate other people being interested in them.
• Friends are an important part of your social life.
• Friends help you, advise you, and have a good time with you.
• To find a friend, choose kids that have the qualities that you’d like to have yourself or choose
someone who you enjoy being around.
• To have fabulous friends for life, show respect, be open-minded, and show interest in them.
• Laughing together is a good way to make friends.
Your child may be interested in hearing some of your own friendship stories – those that faded as well as those that have stood the test of time.
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