Noticing that being left out can feel sad or lonely.
Exploring how it is okay to feel upset when this happens.
Thinking about the people who are kind and care about you.
Exploring how everyone deserves friends who are kind to them.
The girls finish their hula dance class. Lilo tries to make friends and asks to play dolls. She shows the other girls her handmade doll, Scrump, but the girls walk away. Lilo sees the girls at another time where they are mean to her again. Lilo feels left out and sad.
• What did you notice about how Lilo felt at her dance class?
• How did the other girls treat Lilo?
• How do you think Lilo felt when the girls walked away?
• What did you notice when the girls on their bikes saw Lilo?
• How did the girls speak to Lilo?
• Have you ever felt left out by other people?
• Why do you think the girls were being mean to Lilo?
• What helps you feel better when you feel sad?
• Who is someone kind you can talk to when you feel left out?
• What is a kind way to include someone who is on their own?
• What is something special about you that makes you a good friend?
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