Friendship Activities + Lessons

Every parent and teacher knows the feeling – watching a child struggle to make friends, yearning to connect with others, but sometimes not quite knowing how.

Or perhaps it's that child who desperately wants to be liked by someone, only to face unkindness in return. These moments can tug at our hearts, but there's hope.

Our Friendship Activities Kit is here to empower students in navigating the intricate world of positive friendships.

We've created a unique, low-prep, 5-session bundle that's like no other. It's not just about teaching social skills; it's about nurturing empathy, understanding, and kindness.

This engaging kit focuses on teaching essential friendship social skills like effective communication, active listening, fair play, embracing diversity, conflict resolution, and more.

Through engaging activities and insightful lessons, children will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a friend and how to treat others with respect and kindness.

🤝 Why This Kit Matters:

In a world where friendships play a pivotal role in a child's emotional development, we believe in equipping students with the essential tools they need to form and maintain positive relationships.

🌈 What's Inside:

This kit is more than just lessons and activities; it's a bridge to heartfelt connections.

We've included:

• Lesson Plans
• Handpicked Book Recommendations
• Engaging Teaching Analogies
• Thought-provoking Discussion Questions
• Collaborative Group Activities
• 5 Easy-to-Follow Lesson Plans
• Visual Aids that Spark Imagination
• An Enriching Friendship Social Story
• Printables that Make Learning Fun Creative Craft Activities
• All Necessary Handouts for Seamless Integration

Sessions at a Glance:

⭐ Session 1: Dive into a captivating Friendship Social Story with accompanying worksheets to understand friendship on a deeper level

⭐ Session 2: Explore the concept of safe versus unsafe friends using an interactive bulletin board.

⭐ Session 3: Get creative with Friendship Flowers and Bracelets, activities that foster a sense of unity and belonging.

⭐ Session 4: Teach children to see the good in others through engaging activities and a heartwarming coloring page.

⭐ Session 5: Wrap up with Friendship Fun and Games, including a Cootie Catcher, Friendship Pledge, and the Friendship Ladder game.

Specific Activities

• Friendship Social Story
• Safe Vs. Unsafe Friends Bulletin Board
• Friendship Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
• See the Good in Others Activity
• Friendship Pledge
• Friendship Ladder
• Friendship Cootie Cutter

💡 Ideas for Use:

• Whether you're a teacher or a parent, this bundle is perfect for all kids who want to learn about friendship.
• It's an ideal fit for your classroom, guidance office, or as part of your social-emotional learning curriculum.
• For therapy sessions, you can use it (be sure to purchase our commercial license).

OTHER UNITS IN THIS SERIES...

We have six units in our HeartSmart Program. Enough to last you the entire year!

• Unit 1: Emotions
• Unit 2: Growth Mindset
• Unit 3: Self-Management
• Unit 4: Responsibility
• Unit 5: Social Skills
• Unit 5: Relationships (includes friendship unit)

You can buy each item individually (buy the entire program for a 63% discount!).

♥♥If you love this bundle, we've got an entire Social Emotional Learning full-year curriculum available here. That's a whole year's worth of learning! How awesome is that?♥♥

Please note: Just a friendly reminder that our resources are only for your personal use, like at home or in your classroom. If you want to use them in a practice you charge for, make sure to get our commercial license first. And please don't share these files with others or upload them to public sites. If you have any questions about licensing, feel free to contact us at hello@mindfulmazing.com.

Just remember, this is a digital product, so nothing physical will ship. Get ready to become a relationship superhero!