Friendship Day / Friendship Yarn Web
Friendship Yarn Web
Children pass a ball of yarn across a circle, sharing something nice about each person who catches it, to build a web of connection.
How to run it
- Sit in a circle and hold the end of the yarn.
- Throw or roll the ball to someone and say something kind about them.
- The receiver holds a section and passes it on.
- Look at the web together and talk about how everyone is connected.
You will need
- ball of yarn
Make it easier or harderGive prompts to younger children; older children can share specific memories.
SafetyMake sure every child is included in the web.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 5Children build relationships through kind words.
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