Mom: “Hey, sweetheart! How was your day at school today?”
Kid: “It was okay, Mom. I met a new kid in class.”
Mom: “Oh, that’s wonderful! Did you talk to them?”
Kid: “I wanted to, but I didn’t know what to say. I was nervous.”
Mom: “That’s completely normal! Making new friends can feel a little scary at first. But it’s all about being kind and asking questions.”
Kid: “What kind of questions?”
Mom: “Well, you can start by saying something like, ‘Hi, my name is Emma, what’s your name?’ Or, ‘What do you like to do for fun?’ Those are good ice-breakers.”
Kid: “What if they don’t answer?”
Mom: “That’s okay! Sometimes people are shy too. Just give them a little time. And if you don’t know what else to say, you can talk about something you both like. For example, ‘I like playing soccer. Do you play any sports?’”
Kid: “That sounds easy! But what if they don’t talk back?”
Mom: “If that happens, you can smile and say, ‘It was nice meeting you!’ That way, you’re being polite and showing you’re still friendly. You could try again tomorrow, and they may feel more comfortable.”
Kid: “I think I can do that!”
Mom: “Great! Just remember, being a good listener is just as important as talking. So, after you ask a question, really listen to their answer. It shows you care!”
Kid: “Thanks, Mom! I’ll try that tomorrow!”
Mom: “You’re welcome, sweetie! I’m sure you’ll make lots of new friends.”
Vocabulary List
Conversation [ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən] (noun) – A talk between two or more people.
Example: “I had a nice conversation with my new friend at lunch.”
Ice-breaker [ˈaɪs ˌbreɪkər] (noun) – A way to start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
Example: “Asking about someone’s favorite movie is a good ice-breaker.”
Nervous [ˈnɜːvəs] (adjective) – Feeling worried or afraid.
Example: “I felt nervous before my first day of school.”
Polite [pəˈlaɪt] (adjective) – Showing good manners and respect.
Example: “It’s important to be polite when meeting someone new.”
Shy [ʃaɪ] (adjective) – Feeling uncomfortable around other people or not wanting to talk.
Example: “Sarah is shy, but once you get to know her, she’s really friendly.”
Friendly [ˈfrɛndli] (adjective) – Kind and willing to make friends.
Example: “He is very friendly and loves meeting new people.”
Grammar Tips:
- Use “What’s your name?” to ask someone you just met for their name.
Example: “Hi, my name is Emma, what’s your name?” - Use “Do you like…?” to ask about their interests.
Example: “Do you like playing basketball?” - Use “It was nice meeting you!” to end a conversation politely.
Example: “I have to go now, but it was nice meeting you!”
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Kid: "Thanks, Mom! I’ll try that tomorrow!"
Mom: "You’re welcome, sweetie! I’m sure you’ll make lots of new ."