Early Learning Resource Category: Friendship and Sharing

These PBS KIDS materials provide opportunities to practice social skills, foster empathy, learn to compromise with others, and understand diverse perspectives.

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Daniel Tiger Tea Party

In this interactive tea party game, children work on important social skills like thinking about the needs of others, taking turns, and how to get along with friends.

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Friends and Neighbors Packet

Use these friends and neighbors activity sheets to allow children to choose their own learning adventures. Document family memories, draw pictures, create Kindness Loops, and write thank-you notes.

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Being Kind

These printables provide fun activities that invite kids to initiate positive interactions with others. Play Being Kind Bingo, make a schedule, design friendship cards, and more!

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PBS KIDS Talk About: Friendship

Watch a video together with real families talking about the qualities of what makes a good friend, what to do when someone is being a bully, and how to be a friend to others. Then, share printable activities to apply the learning.

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Life’s Little Lessons: Sharing

This Daniel Tiger collection helps children learn that sharing builds friendships and is more fun than keeping things just for themselves. The teacher tips include strategies for encouraging sharing in the classroom, and bilingual family materials extend the learning at home.