ERIC ED446858: Arthur: The Ups & Downs of Friendship. An Activity Booklet for Parents and Kids.

18 Pages·2000·1 MB·English

by  ERIC

DOCUMENT RESUME
PS 028 992
ED 446 858
Schottman, Elly
AUTHOR
Arthur: The Ups & Downs of Friendship. An Activity Booklet
TITLE
for Parents and Kids.
WGBH-TV, Boston, MA.
INSTITUTION
Department of Education, Washington, DC.; Corporation for
SPONS AGENCY
Public Broadcasting, Washington, DC.
2000-00-00
PUB DATE
17p.; For related documents, see PS 028 991-998. Illustrated
NOTE
by Marc Brown.
Non-Classroom (055)
Guides
PUB TYPE
MF01/PC01 Plus Postage.
EDRS PRICE
Childrens Television; Early Childhood Education;
DESCRIPTORS
*Friendship; *Parent Child Relationship; Parent Materials;
Parents as Teachers; *Peer Relationship; *Young Children
*Arthur (Television Series); Public Broadcasting
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
Noting that helping children deal with the ups and downs of
friendship is one of the challenges parents face, this activity booklet
provides a read-aloud story for parents to share with their children to help
them deal with friendship and peer relationships. The story features the
Public Broadcasting System characters Arthur and his sister D.W., and
includes suggested questions for parents to ask their children. The booklet
also contains a game for parents and children to play together, and suggests
books and Arthur videotapes with stories about friendship. Tips for parents
(2) take time to
(1) discuss "getting along" rules;
include the following:
listen; and (3) be supportive. The booklet concludes with specific
suggestions for parents of children ages 3 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, and 7 to
9 years.
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