For Young Children

2010

For Young Children

August 2010

“For Young Children,” Liahona, Aug. 2010, 68–71

For Young Children

Helps for Parents

“Be a friend, and you will have a friend,” said President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008).¹ You can use the activities in this section to help children understand how they can make friends.

After reading the story “New Friends, Old Friends” (pages 68–69), help your child complete the activity on this page. Ask your child what are some ways he or she can make new friends. Share a story about a time you worked to make a new friend.

In some cases, your child may need a little extra help to make friends. You can talk to other parents and invite children to your home to play games with your child. One fun game is hide-and-seek. This game involves one child closing his or her eyes and counting to 20 while other children hide nearby. Once the child is finished counting, he or she tries to find the hiding children.