ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 We love this book so much we wrote a song about it! Check out We Don’t Eat Our Classmates
Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur named Vanela. She was starting at a brand-new school and was feeling a little nervous. Vanela wanted to make lots of new friends, but she noticed that some of the other dinosaurs were a bit unsure about her.
Vanela realized that some things she said in the past made others feel worried. For example, she once joked about liking ponies and children a little too much, which made her classmates suspicious. But Vanela really wanted to be friends with everyone and have fun together!
Vanela had a friend named Panelope, another dinosaur who loved making friends. One day, something surprising happened to Panelope. She got a little nibble from Walter the Goldfish! After that, Panelope found herself surrounded by all kinds of new friends who enjoyed playing games and having fun.
Vanela and Panelope learned that being a good friend means saying kind things and making others feel happy and safe. They discovered that when they were friendly and thoughtful, everyone wanted to join in their fun adventures!
Vanela and Panelope loved playing games like tag and hide-and-seek with their new friends. They learned that sharing toys and taking turns made playtime even more enjoyable. Together, they created a wonderful world of friendship where everyone felt included and happy.
From Vanela and Panelope’s story, we learn that being kind and careful with our words helps us make great friends. It’s important to think about how others feel and to always be friendly and welcoming. When we do this, we can have lots of fun and make our school a happy place for everyone!
Friendship Role-Play: Pair up with a classmate and take turns acting out different scenarios where you meet a new friend. Practice saying kind things and asking questions to get to know each other better. After each role-play, discuss how it felt to be kind and how it made the other person feel.
Friendship Bracelet Craft: Create friendship bracelets using colorful beads and string. As you make your bracelet, think about the qualities that make a good friend. Share your bracelet with a classmate and explain why you think they are a good friend. This activity helps you understand the importance of sharing and appreciating others.
Kindness Journal: Start a kindness journal where you write or draw about one kind thing you did each day. At the end of the week, share your favorite act of kindness with the class. Discuss how these actions made you and others feel, and think about how you can continue to spread kindness in your school.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Vanela the dinosaur was starting a new school. She had a hard time making new friends and realized that her past actions made them suspicious. Especially when she mentioned that ponies and children were delicious.
Panelope, you’ve learned this much too late. We don’t need our class to be worried.
Panelope the dinosaur wanted to be friends with everyone, but everything changed when she got bit by Walter the Goldfish. Now she has all kinds of friends, and they love to have fun together.
Panelope, you’ve learned this much too late. We don’t need our class to be worried.
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This version removes any inappropriate references while maintaining the essence of the story.
