How to Join Kids Playing (Amelia, Age 9)

How to Join Kids Playing (Amelia, Age 9)

Update: 2025-11-08
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Ep. 124 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Watch then blend | Friendship advice for kids

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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

- What are some reasons why kids might sit alone at recess?

- What is your favorite thing to do at recess? Who likes to do it with you?

- Why is it important to think about the what/who/how questions before trying to join a group?

- Why might it be easiest to join a single kid, playing alone, or a group of four or more?

*** You might also like these podcast episodes:

Ep. 4 - One friend feels left out (Thomas, Age 13)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-episode-71f

Ep. 49 - Feeling different and rejected (Charlotte, Age 8)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/charlotte-age-8-feeling-different

Ep. 67 - Choosing good friends (Paul, Age 12)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/paul-age-12-choosing-friends-who



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How to Join Kids Playing (Amelia, Age 9)

How to Join Kids Playing (Amelia, Age 9)

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD