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[quote=Anonymous]Rainbow loom saved us in a similar situation 2 years ago.  The kids from right around us were sitting together (crowding 3 to a seat) and then telling my daughter there was no room --  she was really hurt.  A boy that got on the bus earlier starting talking with her and showing her how to work the rainbow loom and they became great friends -- and also with his other friend who was happy to "share" her friend with my daughter.  I went out of my way to tell the mom what a great son she is raising.
I'm not sure what the "in" craft is this year, but I agree something like a little bracelet making kit, knitting loom or craft might be a good conversation starter.  Pokémon cards can also be a good ice breaker for that age.  If she has a little collection book she is looking at, some other kids might come over and want to trade.  My daughter made another good friend that way.
I also tell my daughter to look for that other child that is sitting alone and reach out to him or her.  So often we focus on the group that is happy and laughing and long to be part of that group -- and we don't even notice that there's another person longing for a connection.  [/quote]

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