Friends

Helping young children understand greetings, taking turns, and how to express feelings so they can have fun with friends

2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
A friend is someone you play with and talk to.
Sometimes you like the same games.
Some friends like different games too.

💬 What Kind of Person Is a Friend?

A friend is someone you play with and talk to. Sometimes you like the same games. Some friends like different games too.

🤔 Do you have a friend you enjoy playing with?

When you meet a friend, you say hello.
It feels good to say “Good morning” or “Hello.”
When you smile, your friend feels safe too.

💬 Let's Say Hello

When you meet a friend, you say hello. It feels good to say “Good morning” or “Hello.” When you smile, your friend feels safe too.

🤔 When you meet a friend, what kind of greeting do you say?

Toys and playground equipment are for everyone to use.
When you want to use them, you wait for your turn.
When you can say “Go ahead,” everyone can play happily together.

💬 Let's Take Turns

Toys and playground equipment are for everyone to use. When you want to use them, you wait for your turn. When you can say “Go ahead,” everyone can play happily together.

🤔 How do you feel when you are waiting for your turn?

When you play with friends, you feel many different things.
When you do not like something, it is okay to say, “Please stop.”
When you feel happy, you say, “Thank you.”

💬 Let's Share Our Feelings

When you play with friends, you feel many different things. When you do not like something, it is okay to say, “Please stop.” When you feel happy, you say, “Thank you.”

🤔 When something unpleasant happens, what words can you use to tell someone?