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We teach kindness and how to be a good a good friend everyday through actions. The biggest way to get to to students can also be through reading. This helps us connect imaginatively with the experiences of others.

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This is a lovely story about two rabbits. one is searching for a friend to play with. the larger rabbit is too busy. so the little rabbit goes out and searches for a new friend to play with. He has a hard time finding a "real friend". This can teach the importance of making time for your friends' and showing the empathy needed to be a friend in both scenarios.

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In this silly story Gerald the elephant is sad and his best friend Piggie is determined to brighten his day. Piggie dresses as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot. Piggie is a kind a generous friend in this story. Piggie goes above and beyond to make his friend feel better. this shows selflessness and compassion. this helps readers learn to be good friends and kind Humans.

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This adorable story is about a lonely tree branch and a rock. They find friendship and strength in each other. The story has a "villain" pinecone that stick defends rock from by standing up for him. this breaks their isolation and from here on out they are inseparable. This story helps to portray the strength and dependently in friends. you can always count on a friend to be by your side no matter the risk.

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A tale of an unlikely friendship when opposites come together. Squirrel and bird are not alike in any way but they find ways to enjoy each others interests and each others company. this story can help to teach the reader the importance of being open minded and being FUN with your friends. having a good time and doing things each other like can make the friendship grow stronger.

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This story shows the reader that no act of kindness is to small and to be a good a friend is to simply be kind. you can do this with easy things like sharing a swing. no act is ever to small or ever is wasted.

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This cute story teaches children that being kind is always a much better feeling than being a bully. the story is a rhyming story that that is bold and makes it easy for children to connect with. the illustrations are detailed and colorful making them more intriguing. this can teach children to want to always feel good about making good choices and to be a kind person. it is a great empowered feeling when you make others feel good.

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This heartwarming story touches on the socio-emotional reassurance, the idea that words, our words, MATTER. This story is about a child and an adult as they explore their city and are listening for kindness. you are amazed at what they hear. This book helps to teach that sometimes it is good to just sit back and listen and feel the kindness around you. take it all in to be reminded that it is out there. our words can make the difference in someone's day and by simply saying have a nice day to a stranger or friend can make the day better for them. this helps the reader to understand that the words' they say have a big impact on people and their emotions.

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Cleo is scared of her new room in this story. everything is scary, the shadows, the noises, it all has her scarred. she makes a new friend and it makes the transition easier for her as she learns all the "scary" things are not so scary. this can help to teach the reader that being a kind friend and reliable when needed is important to your friends. you can be brave and show your fiends it will all be okay if we are together we will get through it.

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This story is about a young boy who comes upon a tree. The tree gives the boy his apples. this in turns has the the boy continuing to come to the tree for everything until the tree has nothing left. This is an odd story of friendship but it does teach nit to over use or "abuse" the friendship. if one side of the friendship is giving and the other is always taking then the friends are not equal. this story can teach the readers to understands how to be equally kind to each other in their friendships. always give and take the same amount.

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This is an adorable story about two friends who find themselves in a playdate with a third friend. as the story goes on each friend feels left out at times. It is not easy trying to figure out how to act when everything is changing. the now three friends have to find a new balance. this story can teach friends the importance of maintain a balance in a friendship. even when more or new friends come about you still need to come to a balanced of inclusion for everyone.

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The Giving Tree - Animated Children's Book

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Teaching Friendship in the Classroom {FREE printables}

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Jan 26, 2018 - Teach students about friendship with these student activities & printables. After reading the book "Peanut Butter & Cupcake" by Terry Border, create an anchor chart about the characteristics of a good friend. In this freebie, you'll find two printables where students can brainstorm how to ...

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In conclusion it is always important to teach children to be kind and empathetic towards their friends. we can empower this through reading.