We have been observing other friend groups around us, and we decided they might need a bit of advice. We went down to the 1st and 2nd Graders and asked these wise folk some questions to see their thoughts.
Ms. Marron’s 1st graders have advice for you on how to make and keep a friend. Photo Credit: Reagan Kaminsky
1st Grader Hannah comes in with a strong start!
“Do you have any advice on how to make new friends?”
“Play with lots of new people.”
1st-Graders Grace & Bella have some confident responses.
“What are some nicknames you call your friends?”
“Hannie”
“Gracie”
1st-Grader Ellie is too good to be true!
“What is a fun thing you like to do with your friends at school?”
“Make handshakes!”
1st-Graders Josephine, Landon & Olivia give some great answers!
1. “Do you think that trio friend groups could work?”
“Of course, yes!”
2. “What is the best Palm Valley School club for friends to join?”
“Taylor Swift Club!”
“Running Club!”
“Fashion Club!”
Crew gives a great concluding response from our 1st Graders!
“What could you say to new people to help them make friends?”
“Come play with me!”
2nd-Grader Kenleigh carries the group as the first 2nd Grader with friendship advice!
“Do you have any advice for new friends?”
“Be a good example and make them feel welcome.”
2nd-Grader Ryker shows true love for his sport!
“Where is a good place to go with your friends?”
“To the ice rink and play hockey.”
2nd-Grader Natalie gives the perfect response!
“Do you think friends influence your daily life?”
“I think they will make life better.”
2nd-Grader Katarina comes through with the same opinion as the 1st Graders!
Do you think that trio friend groups could work?”
“Yes!”
Jack ends strong with his favorite nickname!
“What are some nickname ideas for friends?”
“Logie!”
In conclusion, we have observed from our 1st and 2nd Graders that the best way to make and maintain friendships is to do things with them! This could include anything from making handshakes, playing tag, or even grabbing lunch! — Reagan and Savannah
This is lovely, it’s always nice to get some insight into the lives of our lower school students!
The responses about nicknames remind me of a paper I wrote once in college on the linguistic processes involved in nickname formation. In English, one of the dominant trends is the one reflected in this article, where the name is shortened to a single syllable followed by the addition of an /i/ phoneme (an “ee” sound like in “meet”).
One of the interesting things about this form of nickname generation is that it often features variation by gender in how the “ee” sound is spelled – female names are more likely to represent it as “-i” or “-ie” (as in Gracie, Ellie, or Jackie), whereas male names use the same sound but tend to spell it with a “y” (as in Bobby, Tommy, or Johnny). There are exceptions of course, especially now that language is adapting to our greater awareness and respect for the fluidity of gender, but it’s one of those interesting little conventions we use all the time without often paying attention to how it functions.
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This is lovely, it’s always nice to get some insight into the lives of our lower school students!
The responses about nicknames remind me of a paper I wrote once in college on the linguistic processes involved in nickname formation. In English, one of the dominant trends is the one reflected in this article, where the name is shortened to a single syllable followed by the addition of an /i/ phoneme (an “ee” sound like in “meet”).
One of the interesting things about this form of nickname generation is that it often features variation by gender in how the “ee” sound is spelled – female names are more likely to represent it as “-i” or “-ie” (as in Gracie, Ellie, or Jackie), whereas male names use the same sound but tend to spell it with a “y” (as in Bobby, Tommy, or Johnny). There are exceptions of course, especially now that language is adapting to our greater awareness and respect for the fluidity of gender, but it’s one of those interesting little conventions we use all the time without often paying attention to how it functions.