Students Speak Out
May 2012
April 26th was “Hug a Friend Day.” What characteristics do you look for in a friend? Why do you think it is important we show our friends that we care for them and appreciate them? In what other ways can we show our friends that we think they are special? Write about what makes a good friend and why friends are important.
Tony, 1st grade, room 116
Friends are important cause when you’re bored, you can’t do anything. When you have a friend, you could play Tag and stuff.
Scott, 1st grade, room 117
It’s always fun to have a friend. It’s like a family, huh? And learn things from each other!
Emily, 2nd grade, room 114
A friend is important because they support you. And if you’re sad, they will make you happy. I like friends because if I’m lonely I can always call them. That’s what friends are for.
American, 4th grade, room 222
I care and appreciate my friend because she’s my friend and I will give her stuff when I move away so she could remember me as her old best friend. I could show my best friend that she’s special by telling her how she’s kind and nice and always funny and trustworthy because I always trust her. My friend is important because if someone is bullying her, I would tell a teacher and get him in trouble. Because if your best friend is being bullied and you anger them when they’re asking for help and you don’t pay attention, they won’t be your friend. And I do care about my friend and she’s important to me always. And she’s like my sister. But when it’s “Hug a Friend Day,” I would hug my best friend.
Emily, 4th grade, room 222
What characteristics I like in a friend are…nice and loyal. Also, caring and fun. Another thing is a great friend who has things in common with you. I think it is important to care and appreciate a friend because they will think you are a nice person. If you play with them a lot, they will not be left out. Another thing is that when it’s their birthday or something, you care and appreciate them by giving them a present or a hug. Also, you can say, “Happy birthday!” That makes a friend feel good. Some other ways we can think they are special is by spending time with them and by giving them a card on their birthday or giving them a card to show a friend you think they’re special. Another thing is to do something nice for them by letting a friend borrow your things and they give it back. Or, give them one of your toys that your friend really likes. Some ways of what makes a good friend is being honest and fair. Spending the whole day with them on a Saturday and having a sleepover. What makes a good friend is that they spend as much time with you as they can. They would call you a lot. Being nice, kind, caring, and loyal is a good friend. Also, having play-dates and lots of sleepovers. Another thing is someone you can depend on and treats you well. Also, someone who is decent. Someone who can help you with things. One more thing is that they will always be at your side. Why friends are important is that you have someone to depend on and help you. Also, someone to play with and you won’t be lonely. It’s good to have someone you can always find and keep in touch with when there’s an emergency or something that happened. Also, they will always help you when you need help. That is why it’s important to have a best friend. Best friends are someone that every person should have and you will never be lonely with a good best friend by your side.