Encourage tinkering with ideas, relationships, connections. Set up situations where students have to find information not readily available in school texts. Provide opportunity for students to design open-ended explorations of the concept. Provide multiple options so students can plan a unique "proof" of learning.

Make a square for a friendship quilt. Draw about being with a friend. Play with a friend.

Objective: To provide active, hands-on activities to extend what was learned about friendship.

Activity: Each child makes a square for a friendship quilt by drawing about being with a friend. They play with a friend at center time.

Assessment: Quality of product & participation at center time.