I'M BUDDI FRIENDERSON, THE PERSONABLE PENGUIN

I almost always love spending time with anyone and everyone! I always ensure that I make time to play with not just a few of my friends, but with all of them. I also try to feel what it might be like to be someone else, to be in another person’s shoes. I like to remind myself to think like this always, which is why I always wear two different shoes. 

I do love being around lively and friendly crowds, some even say I am the life of the party! Some may also think I am the biggest chatterbox they know, which sometimes gets me into a bit of trouble, especially in the classroom. I may talk a lot but I also know how to listen. When a friend needs a helping hand, I am there to give them advice and support. I learn best while participating in a group. I am able to share, co-operate and understand the needs of those around me. I believe very much in teamwork. If a friend is feeling sad, I hope I can cheer them up, and if they feel happy I will continue to keep that smile on their face and make them laugh until their stomach is in stitches! 

Most penguins are coloured black and white; but not me. I think it must be because I am so friendly and warm on the inside that a colourful and bright energy inside me shines through for other creatures to see (or at least that’s what my parents once told me). I demonstrate my welcoming character by sharing stories that make my friends fill with joy. I spread fun and love around a room and most of all I am a friend that you and my other friends can trust and believe the best of. I always try and understand others’ feelings and thoughts. 

I do this by thinking to myself, “I wonder what it would be like to be in their shoes?” 

Or I may think, “If that happened to me, how would it make me feel?” 

This helps me to show kindness, forgiveness and to care about others. 

Join me in embracing my People Smarts while playing alongside others and providing them with great company. Share your thoughts, your ideas and your hearts just as I do.