Spring and Summer Are Better With Friends
A Beau and Friends Story About Kindness, Sharing, and Growing Together
Spring brings sunshine, fresh air, and new beginnings.
Summer brings long days, laughter, and time to play.
When guiding my young students, I would see something very special happen during the various seasons, especially as the Spring school session would near the end and summer was quickly on its way.
Children have more time to be together ? and that?s when friendship really grows.
That?s why this season is the perfect time to read Beau and Friends.
What Friendship Looks Like to Children
To adults, friendship can feel complicated.
To children, friendship is very simple.
Friendship looks like:
- Taking turns
- Sharing toys
- Playing fairly
- Including others
It is important to take note that children learn friendship by doing ? not by being told.
In Beau and Friends, Beau is back, and this time he?s learning what friendship really means. Through kindness, sharing, and the Golden Rule, Beau discovers that caring for others brings joy to everyone.
These are lessons children live every day ? at the park, on the playground, and during summer adventures.
Why Spring and Summer Are the Best Time to Learn Friendship
When school slows down and days get longer, children:
- Play more
- Talk more
- Learn how to get along
Spring and summer give children space to practice being a good friend.
Friendship teaches children:
- How to listen
- How to be patient
- How to care about others
When children see these lessons in a story, they understand them better ? because the story feels like real life.
How Families Can Practice Friendship at Home
Here are simple ways families can help children practice the
lessons from Beau and Friends:
? Read and Talk Together
After reading, ask:
- ?What did Beau do to be a good friend??
- ?How can we do that today??
? Practice Sharing
Let children take turns choosing games or activities.
? Kindness Check
At the end of the day, ask:
- ?How were you kind today??
- ?How did someone show kindness to you??
? Play Outside Together
Outdoor play gives children natural chances to practice cooperation and teamwork.
These small moments help friendship grow.
Friendship Helps Build Strong Families and Communities
Friendship is one of the first ways children learn how to be good citizens.
When children learn to:
- Treat others kindly
- Respect differences
- Help one another
They are learning values that matter ? at home, at school, and in their community.
Spring and summer are filled with family gatherings, holidays, and time together. These moments help children understand that being kind and being together are important.
Why Beau and Friends Is Perfect for Early Readers
Beau and Friends was created with early readers in mind:
- Simple words
- Helpful illustrations
- Clear meaning through context
As children read, they build confidence ? both as readers and as friends.
- They see Beau make choices.
- They see how those choices affect others.
- They learn that kindness matters.
A Gentle Teacher?s Note for Families
You don?t need big plans or perfect days.
Children learn friendship in small, everyday moments.
- A story shared.
- A game played fairly.
- A kind word spoken.
Beau and Friends reminds us that friendship makes every season better ? and that lesson stays with children long after summer ends.
? Fellow Teachers: