Meet Marigold the Mongoose
Marigold always notices when someone's left out â and she's never afraid to be the first one to reach out a hand. She walks through this page with your Little Hero, along with Miss Reta, Miss Katie, and Miss Birdie.
When Friendship Feels Hard to Reach
What it looks like in a little one: Hovering at the edge of a group instead of joining in, curled-in shoulders, quiet withdrawal, or saying "nobody wants to play with me" after feeling left out.
Say this to validate: "That tight feeling doesn't mean anything's wrong with you. It just means your heart is looking for somewhere to belong."
One Small Step
Friendship doesn't ask for a big leap â just one small step toward. Try this together.
Breathe in slow... then take one small step toward the friend or the game. That's all friendship asks of you first.
Say It With Me
"Friendship starts with one small reach. I don't have to wait for someone else to open the door first."
Color Me: The Friendship Circle
Pick a color below, then tap the picture to fill it in.
"A friend loves at all times." â Proverbs 17:17
For You, Mama/Papa
Before you encourage them to reach out, tell them about a time you reached out to someone first: "I felt nervous meeting ___, but I said hello anyway." Kids learn that the first step is safe to take by watching you take it too.
Certificate of Friendship
Type your Little Hero's name, then tap the button to celebrate.
LITTLE FRIENDSHIP HERO
This certifies that
has learned to reach out, welcome others, and grow the rhythm of Friendship with Marigold the Mongoose and Miss Reta.