18/08/2026
Sometimes making a new friend begins with one brave little “hello”. 💛
Friendships are such an important part of early childhood, but knowing how to approach someone, join a game, begin a conversation or recognise how another person might be feeling are skills children develop over time.
After noticing that some of our Felice children were feeling a little unsure about reaching out and making new connections, our educators created a playful experience to explore friendship together.
With the help of Mr Frog, the children practised introducing themselves, starting conversations, reading facial expressions and body language, and thinking about what they might do if they noticed someone feeling sad or alone.
Their responses reminded us just how thoughtful young children can be:
💬 “Can you play with me?”
💬 “Nice to meet you.”
💬 “Ask them if they are okay?”
💬 “Say hello to them, ask them to play with me.”
💬 “Smile at them.”
Using a puppet gave children a safe and playful way to experiment with these social situations without the pressure of getting everything “right”. They could practise, laugh, try again and learn from one another.
Because friendship isn't simply something that happens.
It grows through confidence, communication, kindness, empathy and connection. ❤️
