Say Hello First: teacher key

Making Friends, grade 1 edition, written for 1st grade. Many friendships start with play. Kids who are kind, take turns and share make good friends, and a grown-up you trust can help.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

1. What are friends?
   • People who frown
   • People you have fun with (answer)
   • People who hide
2. How do many friendships begin?
   • In a storm
   • With a loud yell
   • When children play together (answer)
3. Which matters even more than liking the same things?
   • Being tall
   • Being first
   • Being kind (answer)
4. Two kids like the same game. What is easy for them?
   • Not talking
   • Having more to talk about (answer)
   • Having less to say
5. Who can help with friends?
   • A kite
   • A grown-up you trust (answer)
   • A cookie

Words

• friend: a pal
• turns: in order
• share: let others use