00:00Join Kids Hat family!
00:13Tofu, look at all the fun games and rides!
00:17I love carnivals!
00:19Me too, Tia.
00:21But sometimes I feel a little shy around new friends.
00:26I wish I knew how to make more friends easily.
00:29Don't worry, Tofu.
00:31Developing social skills is like learning to ride a rollercoaster.
00:36It might be scary at first, but with practice, it becomes so much fun.
00:45Tia, I want to join the game, but I am not sure how to start.
00:52That's okay, Tofu.
00:54I will guide you through.
00:56First, approach them with a friendly greeting.
01:00Learn to greet others with a warm smile and a friendly hello or hi.
01:07A simple greeting can make a big difference in starting a conversation.
01:13Hi, my name is Tia and this is my brother, Tofu.
01:18Hi, I am Tofu. Nice to meet you all.
01:23Hi, Tia and Tofu.
01:25I'm Sara. Want to join our game?
01:28Sure, we'd love to.
01:30Next, use eye contact.
01:34Learn the importance of maintaining eye contact while talking to someone.
01:39It shows interest and attentiveness in the conversation.
01:44This is fun. Thanks for inviting us, Sara.
01:48You're welcome, Tofu.
01:50We love making new friends.
01:58Let's try something else, Tofu.
02:00How about starting a conversation with someone new?
02:04Okay, but what do I talk about?
02:09You can ask about your favourite carnival game or share a fun fact about yourself.
02:14Hi, I'm Tofu. Do you have a favourite game at the carnival?
02:20Next tip is active listening.
02:23Learn to be an active listener by giving full attention to the person speaking.
02:28This means not interrupting and responding appropriately when it's their turn to talk.
02:35Hi, Tofu. I like the ring toss game the most.
02:39Oh, I love rollercoaster rides. They're so thrilling.
02:51Great job, Tofu. You made a new friend.
02:55Now, the next tip is to share and take turns.
03:00Learn to share toys and activities with your friends.
03:04To share and take turns
03:07Learn to share toys and take turns during playdates or group activities.
03:16Chilli, it's your turn at the ring toss game.
03:20Yay, Tofu! Thanks. Here, you can have my popcorn.
03:26Thanks, Chilli.
03:29Next, be polite and kind.
03:33Always use polite words like please and thank you
03:38and be kind and respectful to others.
03:41Hey, Chilli. Could you pass me the ring, please?
03:46Sure, Tofu. Here you go.
03:49Thank you, Chilli.
03:51You're welcome.
03:55Next, find common interests.
03:58Learn to identify common interests with others.
04:02Sharing hobbies or activities can be an excellent way
04:06to start conversations and build friendships.
04:10Chilli, do you like the carousel ride?
04:13Oh, I love it.
04:15Yay, me too. Let's take the carousel ride next, shall we?
04:21Yeah, that would be fun.
04:26Next, learn some problem-solving skills.
04:30Handle conflicts and disagreements respectfully.
04:34Learn to express your feelings calmly and find solutions together.
04:40Hey, Tofu. Won't you play with us anymore?
04:45Oh, you found a new friend.
04:48Hi, I'm Chilli.
04:51Yeah, Sophia. I'd like to play with you guys too.
04:55Maybe, Chilli can join us too?
04:59Yeah, that sounds good.
05:01Come on, we'd make a big group of friends together and have so much fun.
05:07Yay, thank you.
05:10Next, be inclusive.
05:12Learn to include others in games and activities.
05:16Being inclusive makes everyone feel valued and included.
05:22Hey, Sophia. Look, there's a girl playing alone.
05:26I think we should invite her too.
05:29Yeah, that would be great.
05:32Hey, I'm Sophia. Do you want to join us?
05:36We're going to ride the rollercoaster.
05:39Yay, I would love to. Thank you.
05:44Next, show empathy.
05:47Learn to understand and recognise others' feelings.
05:51Offer support and kindness when someone is sad or upset.
05:58Oh, I am so scared of heights. How would I do this?
06:03Don't worry, Sophia. Just let go and enjoy.
06:08We are all together.
06:10Yes, Sophia. Let's do it.
06:13Yay, thank you for encouraging me, guys.
06:22Thanks, Tia. I had a blast.
06:25Tofu, you did fantastic.
06:28You made so many new friends today.
06:31Thanks, Tia. I couldn't have done it without your help.
06:35Remember, Tofu, developing social skills is an adventure.
06:40It's okay to take small steps and soon you'll be a social butterfly.
06:45You're right, Tia. I can't wait to make more friends in the future.
06:51Let's make more friends and have more fun adventures together.
06:55Yay! Can you recall all the social skills that you learnt today?
07:01Approach with a friendly greeting.
07:05Use eye contact.
07:08Listen actively.
07:10Share and take turns.
07:13Be polite and kind.
07:17Find common interests.
07:19Learn problem solving skills.
07:22Be inclusive.
07:25Show empathy.
07:27Great job, Tofu.
07:29Remember, learning social skills takes time.
07:33Be patient and take help and guidance from your parents or elders.
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