Making friends songs and stories for kids

Quick answer

Songs, episodes and read-alouds that show young children how to say hello, join in and be a good friend: Daniel Tiger's "Making New Friends", Sesame Street's "Anyone Can Be Friends" and Super Simple's "The More We Get Together". Use Repeat one for a favorite song. The last video is advice for grown-ups.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | Making New Friends | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | Making New Friends | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Daniel Tiger FULL EPISODE | Daniel’s New Friend Max/New Friend at the Clock Factory (ASL) | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger FULL EPISODE | Daniel’s New Friend Max/New Friend at the Clock Factory (ASL) | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Daniel Tiger FULL EPISODE | Daniel Asks What Friends Like/Miss Elaina's Space Restaurant | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger FULL EPISODE | Daniel Asks What Friends Like/Miss Elaina's Space Restaurant | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "We Can Find a Way for Everyone to Play" Song | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "We Can Find a Way for Everyone to Play" Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "When a Friend Needs Different" Song | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "When a Friend Needs Different" Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  6. 6DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Friends Help Each Other (Song) | PBS KIDSDANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Friends Help Each Other (Song) | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | It's Better to Work Together Strategy Song | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | It's Better to Work Together Strategy Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  8. 8DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | "What's Different and What's the Same?" Song | PBS KIDSDANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | "What's Different and What's the Same?" Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | I Just Like To Be With You! | SONG | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | I Just Like To Be With You! | SONG | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Sesame Street: Anyone Can Be Friends Song with ElmoSesame Street: Anyone Can Be Friends Song with ElmoSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Elmo Songs About Friendship! | 1 HOUR Sesame Street Compilation!Elmo Songs About Friendship! | 1 HOUR Sesame Street Compilation!Sesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Celebrating Friendship with Elmo and Friends! | Sesame Workshop CompilationCelebrating Friendship with Elmo and Friends! | Sesame Workshop CompilationSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Lots of Ways to Connect Music Video with Julia, Elmo, and Friends | AutismLots of Ways to Connect Music Video with Julia, Elmo, and Friends | AutismSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Elmo and Abby Learn the Meaning of Compromise | Social Emotional SkillsElmo and Abby Learn the Meaning of Compromise | Social Emotional SkillsSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  15. 15The More We Get Together | Kids Songs | Super Simple SongsThe More We Get Together | Kids Songs | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Friendship Songs | Top Songs for Tots! | Super Simple SongsFriendship Songs | Top Songs for Tots! | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  17. 17The More We Get Together | Friendship Song | Noodle & PalsThe More We Get Together | Friendship Song | Noodle & PalsNoodle & PalsPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Friendship Takes Time | Story Time Read-Aloud for Kids | SEL + Making Friends | Khan Academy KidsFriendship Takes Time | Story Time Read-Aloud for Kids | SEL + Making Friends | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Something Warm | A Read-Aloud About Kindness, Sharing & Making FriendsSomething Warm | A Read-Aloud About Kindness, Sharing & Making FriendsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Saying Hello And Making New Friends | Read The Book Bonjou! | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsSaying Hello And Making New Friends | Read The Book Bonjou! | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Counting To 8 | Flower Fun Storytime | Making A New Friend | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsCounting To 8 | Flower Fun Storytime | Making A New Friend | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Peppa Pig Meets Her New Neighbour! | Peppa Pig Official Channel Family Kids CartoonsPeppa Pig Meets Her New Neighbour! | Peppa Pig Official Channel Family Kids CartoonsPeppa Pig - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Lotte Llama's First Day 🦙 | Peppa Pig Official Full Episodes | Kids Cartoon | 30 MinutesLotte Llama's First Day 🦙 | Peppa Pig Official Full Episodes | Kids Cartoon | 30 MinutesPeppa Pig - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Peppa Pig Makes a New FriendPeppa Pig Makes a New FriendGeorge Pig - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Bluey's School Friends | BlueyBluey's School Friends | BlueyBluey - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Let's Play Octopus Game 🐙 💙| Playdate at Chloe's House 🏠 | Compilation ⭐️ | BlueyLet's Play Octopus Game 🐙 💙| Playdate at Chloe's House 🏠 | Compilation ⭐️ | BlueyBluey - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  27. 27'Enemy Pie' read by Camryn Manheim'Enemy Pie' read by Camryn ManheimStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  28. 28'Chester's Way' read by Vanessa Marano & Katie Leclerc'Chester's Way' read by Vanessa Marano & Katie LeclercStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  29. 29'The Rainbow Fish' read by Ernest Borgnine'The Rainbow Fish' read by Ernest BorgnineStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  30. 30'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' read by Hector Elizondo'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' read by Hector ElizondoStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  31. 31'A Tale of Two Beasts' read by Sarah Silverman'A Tale of Two Beasts' read by Sarah SilvermanStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  32. 32Everyone Belongs - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly StorytimeEveryone Belongs - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly StorytimeBrightly StorytimePlay from here Loop
  33. 33The Mooderators: How to Make a FriendThe Mooderators: How to Make a FriendGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Learn To Be a Good Friend | Guided Meditiation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleLearn To Be a Good Friend | Guided Meditiation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  35. 35Be A Super Hero | Friendship Song for Kids | Jack HartmannBe A Super Hero | Friendship Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  36. 36Being a Good Friend in Hedgehog Land | Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Pre-K | Child Mind InstituteBeing a Good Friend in Hedgehog Land | Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Pre-K | Child Mind InstituteChild Mind InstitutePlay from here Loop
  37. 37How can I help my child build positive, healthy friendships? I Child Mind InstituteHow can I help my child build positive, healthy friendships? I Child Mind InstituteChild Mind InstitutePlay from here Loop

How can these videos help a child who finds making friends hard?

They model small steps a young child can copy: saying hello, asking "Do you want to play?", taking turns and finding a game everyone can join. Watching together and acting the steps out with toys afterward helps the ideas stick.

How do I use RepeatWatch before a playdate or the first day of preschool?

Open a song such as "Making New Friends" and choose Repeat one so your child can learn the words. Drag A and B around the line about asking to play, and set Stop after to two or three loops to keep it short.

Frequently asked questions

Which videos are for parents?

The final video, from the Child Mind Institute, is for grown-ups. It explains how parents can support healthy friendships. Everything before it is made for children ages 3–6, ideally watched together.

Is it normal for a preschooler to have no close friend yet?

Many young children play side by side before they play together, and every child warms up at their own pace. If you are worried about how your child gets along with others, talk with their teacher or doctor.