A gentle story-song about friendship, missing someone special, and the joy of being reunited. Perfect for SEL lessons, classroom community building, and conversations about feelings.
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Miranda the Panda is a sweet, story-driven song about a friendship between a child and a panda. It touches on missing someone, waiting for them, and the happiness of being together again.
Use it during SEL lessons about friendships, feelings of missing someone, or times when your class is talking about change, separation, or reunion. The gentle melody makes it easy to use as a calm-down song as well.
How to Use This Song in Your Classroom
Use during SEL lessons about friendship and feelings.
Play when talking about missing someone (a friend, family member, pet).
Add to calm-down time or quiet moments in the day.
Use as a story prompt for discussions or writing activities.
Play when a student is going through a change (new school, moving, etc.).
Classroom Activities with "Miranda the Panda"
1. Friendship Discussion Circle
Use the song to start a conversation about friendship.
After the song, ask: "Have you ever missed a friend? How did it feel?"
Let students share stories about friends they have or miss.
Talk about what makes a good friend and why friendships matter.
2. Draw Your Special Friend
Let students illustrate someone special to them.
Give students paper to draw a special friend (person, pet, stuffed animal).
Ask them to add one word that describes their friend.
Create a "Friends We Love" display in the classroom.
3. Letter to a Friend
Practice writing by creating a message for someone special.
Talk about how Miranda and her friend might write letters when apart.
Have students draw or write a short note to someone they care about.
Help younger students by scribing their words for them.
Who This Song Is Perfect For
Preschool classrooms (ages 3–5)
Pre-K and kindergarten SEL lessons
School counselors and social workers
Childcare centers and daycare
Parents talking about feelings with children
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