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ACTIVITY 3: Friendship

BOOK CONNECTION: Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt

Be a Great Friend In Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt , Narwhal is a great friend to Jelly, Star, and even crabby Crab! But what does it mean to be a great friend, and how do you do it?

Part 1: Ask Important Questions How do your friends treat you? Put a star next to the things your friends do with you.

My friends help me.

My friends look out for me.

My friends listen to me.

My friends tell me the truth.

My friends share with me.

My friends cheer for me.

Now think about how you treat your friends. Put a star next to the things you do with your friends.

I help my friends.

I look out for my friends.

I listen to my friends.

I tell my friends the truth.

I share with my friends.

I cheer for my friends.

ACTIVITY 4: New Experiences

BOOK CONNECTION: Mommy’s Hometown

Go Somewhere New In Mommy’s Hometown , a child finally gets to see where his mother grew up after hearing stories about it. Where have you always wanted to go? Let’s plan a trip there right now!

Part 1: Where? Why? When? Answer the questions below to help plan your trip.

• Where would you like to go? Write down a place you’ve never been.

• Why would you like to go to this place? Why is it interesting, special, or important to you?

• When would you like to go? Is there a reason why you’d like to go at this specific time?

ACTIVITY 5: Identity

BOOK CONNECTION: Look Up With Me

Find Yourself In Look Up With Me , Neil deGrasse Tyson falls in love with space and decides who he wants to be. What do you love, and how will it be part of your life? Part 1: Who Are You?

Write information about you NOW. Then explain how you’ll interact with the things you enjoy when you’re older. (For example, you might write, “I love dogs. When I’m older, I’m going to walk dogs in my neighborhood.”)

I love

I like to think about

When I’m older

When I’m older

I’m good at

My favorite thing to do at school is

When I’m older

When I’m older

Strong and Growing… You read and wrote about understanding yourself better and connecting to the world around you. This can help you reach for your dreams! Read this list of strategies for growing up. • Put a check next to the strategy that you are strong at using. • Put a star next to the strategy that you would like to grow stronger at using.

 = I’m strong at this.  = I’m growing at this.

Skills

Knowing what makes me happy

Knowing who I like to spend time with

Asking for help when I need it

Understanding what kind of friend I am

Thinking about my future

Choose a skill. Draw or write about how it can help you at: School Home

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