Challenge: Children's Friendship Challenge

The T. Denny Sanford Harmony Institute at ASU is working toward a world where every child has the opportunity to experience harmonious relationships with the people in their lives. Find out more about them here: https://harmonyinstitute.asu.edu/. Complete 3 tasks about friendship with your child for 30 points and a badge!

When you complete 3 tasks, you will earn 30 points and a badge.

Circle with blocks of color within it. Each square includes an image. These are the ASU Harmony institute logo, sun, 2 hands holding, crayons, and an open book.
Circle with blocks of color within it. Each square includes an image. These are the ASU Harmony institute logo, sun, 2 hands holding, crayons, and an open book.
Task

Draw a picture of what friendship means to you.

Read a book with a parent or friend about friendship. Here are some suggestions:

  • How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? by Jane Yolen
  • Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend by Herman Parish
  • Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich
  • My New Friend is So Fun! by Mo Willems
  • Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends by Mike Reiss
  • Best Nerds Forever by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
  • Smile by Raina Telgemeier

Make a friendship bracelet or other item to share with a friend.

Do an activity with a friend!

  • Play a game
  • Make up a game with a friend or sibling and teach others.
  • Watch a movie then talk about your favorite part. Try watching Charlotte's Web (2006) or The BFG (2016)
  • Ride a bike together.
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