Through the shared read aloud You Will Be My Friend!, we introduced our next author study, Peter Brown. In the story, Lucy, a bear, wants to make a new friend. But, befriending the forest critters is harder than she thinks. Luckily, Lucy does not give up and decides to just be herself. When she least expects it, a new friend appears.
After reading the book students participated in several friendship related projects. Many first graders accepted the challenge of learning to braid a friendship bracelet or necklace. Others created posters and cards writing and illustrating ways to be a good friend. Finally, we watched You Will Be My Friend! The Interview.
