Daniel Asks What Friends Like / Miss Elaina's Space Restaurant
From Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood · 2024
Summary
Daniel learns that asking a friend 'What do you like?' is a simple way to get to know someone new. In the companion story, Miss Elaina runs a pretend space restaurant and Daniel practices being a thoughtful customer by listening to what she offers. Both stories build social skills: asking questions and listening actively.
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Discussion
Making friends starts with curiosity. This episode gives children a simple, concrete script for connecting.
- What question did Daniel ask to get to know his new friend?
- Why is it important to listen when someone answers your question?
- What's one thing you could ask a classmate today?
- What's one thing you like that you'd want a new friend to know about you?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: friend, question, listen, like, share, curious.
Try it: Partner up. Ask your partner 'What is your favorite thing to do?' Listen carefully — then switch. Share one thing you learned about your partner with the class.