Oh, my! What should we do? Let’s go say hi. I’m a bit scared, but let’s meet the new friend together!
*Knock, knock.* Who could it be? Let’s find out!
We ask, “Who are you?” and wonder if this is your old box. We don’t want to bother you, but we are curious!
Wow, what do you think our new friend is going to do? Maybe give us a big, warm hug?
Our new friend says, “This beat-up box means a lot to me. Please come in for snacks and tea!”
Isn’t it fun to meet new friends? Sometimes, they might seem a little different or have things we don’t understand, like an old box. But when we take the time to say hello, we can make a new friend and maybe even share some yummy snacks and tea!
Let’s draw a picture of our new friend and his special box. What do you think the snacks and tea look like? Use your imagination and have fun!
Friendship Role Play: Gather a few props like a box, some toy snacks, and cups. Pair up with a friend and take turns being the new friend and the visitor. Practice saying “hello” and inviting each other to share snacks and tea. Discuss how it feels to meet someone new and what you can do to make them feel welcome.
Box Adventure: Find an old box at home or in the classroom. Imagine what special things it might hold or what adventures it could take you on. Draw or write a short story about your adventure with the box and share it with the class. What did you discover? How did you feel?
Observation Walk: Go on a short walk around your school or neighborhood with a teacher or parent. Look for things that might seem ordinary, like a box or a tree, and imagine what stories they could tell. Discuss with your group how these things might be special to someone, just like the box was special to Boo.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Oh, my! What should we do? Let’s go say hi. I’m a bit scared. Let’s meet the guy.
*Knock, knock.*
Who are you?
Um, is this your old box? We don’t mean to bother you.
Wow, he’s going to… what do you think he’s going to do?
Hug you?
This beat-up box means a lot to me. Please come in for snacks and tea!
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