Martha's New Friend
From Martha Speaks · 2008
3 minK1st2nd3rdSocial-Emotional LearningReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Martha can put up with almost anything -- except a cat curled up in her favorite chair. This warm clip watches a grumpy first impression slowly turn into an unlikely friendship, a nice way to talk about making room for someone new.
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Discussion questions
A grumpy first meeting slowly becomes a friendship.
- Why was Martha upset about the kitten at first?
- How did Martha's feelings change by the end?
- What helped the two of them become friends?
- When have you warmed up to someone you weren't sure about at first?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: tolerate, friend, share
- Name one kind thing to do when someone new joins your group.
- Tell a partner about a time you made a new friend.