"How can I make friends?" (kids helping kids)Dear Kids I just moved to Michigan Michigan (mĭsh`ĭgən), upper midwestern state of the United States. It consists of two peninsulas thrusting into the Great Lakes and has borders with Ohio and Indiana (S), Wisconsin (W), and the Canadian province of Ontario (N,E). and I'm I'm Contraction of I am. Our Living Language Speakers of some scattered varieties of American English sometimes use I'm instead of I've or I have in present perfect constructions, as in going to a new school. I don't don't 1. Contraction of do not. 2. Nonstandard Contraction of does not. n. A statement of what should not be done: a list of the dos and don'ts. have nay nay adv. 1. No: All but four Democrats voted nay. 2. And moreover: He was ill-favored, nay, hideous. n. 1. A denial or refusal. friends yet. So, how can I make friends? Stevi Mechigan Mark What I would do is ask the teacher to introduce you to the class, then tell the class about some of your favorite things to do and what you like. Talk to kids at recess or study hall. At lunch and on the bus, sit by kids who like the same things you do. Becca I think you should introduce yourself to people and talk to them. Ask them to play with you. Don't be shy, just be friendly. If someone isn't is·n't Contraction of is not. isn't is not isn't be nice to you, walk away and talk to someone else. There's always someone who wants a friend. Tim I would start a friendship by being nice to the kids in your class. Then I would play with them at recess. I've I've Contraction of I have. I've I have I've have got a friend named Paul who sits next to me. I helped him on spelling. That's how I got a friend. Emily You can get to know one person in your class and then ask her to play with you during recess. Then that person will play with her other friends and you will become their friends, and they will play with you, too. Samantha A lot of kids have this problem when they have just moved somewhere new. Keep your eyes open for someone who looks friendly, and walk up to her and introduce yourself. Let her know you want to be her friend, and once you've made one friend, through that friend you'll make lots more! Do you have a problem that is causing you trouble? Need help? Write to "Kids Helping Kids," U*S*Kids, P.O. Box 567, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Be sure to send us your complete address. All letters become the property of the Children's Better Health Institute. Letters sent for publication are subject to editing. |
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