Friendship building activities

Whether it's the beginning of the school year or anytime in the middle--this is one of my favorite activities to do with students. As much as school is about reading, writing, math, science, social studies, PE, art, music, and all the subjects--it's even more about the relationships that students build with their peers. No classroom is perfect because we are all learning! We start off with FRIENDSHIP TOWERS. At first I have some building blocks (you can use Jenga blocks, unifix cubes, really…

Finding great team building activities can be challenging. This friendship wheel is a great way for children to collaborate and learn about each other as they create a beautiful friendship wheel.

In the interest of transparency, I have to tell you that I was asked to review this book - Friendship is Like a Seesaw. It is a book in the A BIG HUG series by clinical psychologist and author Shona Innes. For my USA readers - we call teeter-totters 'seesaws' here in Australia. You can find these books stocked in the USA HERE I didn't have to think twice, I didn't need to be convinced and I didn't need to go and buy the book! It was on my shelf already (you may have noticed that I shared it…

Whether you are planning a theme day friendship party in your classroom or want to establish a positive community here we share our favorite friendship games and activities for your elementary classroom. Perfect games for Valentine's Day party and more. From get to know you activities to friendship soup here is everything you need to build a community in your elementary classroom. Check out these games here!

Whether it's the beginning of the school year or anytime in the middle--this is one of my favorite activities to do with students. As much as school is about reading, writing, math, science, social studies, PE, art, music, and all the subjects--it's even more about the relationships that students build with their peers. No classroom is perfect because we are all learning! We start off with FRIENDSHIP TOWERS. At first I have some building blocks (you can use Jenga blocks, unifix cubes, really…

This friend activity for kids looks at what children want in their friends. This activity is designed to support friendship skills and can be used in a variety of ways. You could ask your child to draw how they feel, or use the vocabulary provided to choose their favourite qualities. What do you want in a friend? #FriendActivityforKids #FriendActivity

It's important to teach your elementary students about building and maintaining friendships, but it's equally important to teach kids about what healthy friendships look like, and how to set boundaries. Learn more in this post about what resources, activities, and mentor texts I use to teach my students these important lessons on friendship.

We played this game for our lesson on being a good friend. It’s very simple and a lot of fun, especially when you have to untangle yourself at the end. Everybody sits in a circle and the fi…

Free printable resources to teach kids to build healthy friendships including how to recognise positive qualities and maintain boundaries.

Friendship anchor chart

Looking for a way to get your teens bonding and working together? 😄 Check out our list of 50 team building activities that are perfect for any group of friends or classmates! These fun and engaging activities will help build camaraderie and lasting friendships. Let the fun begin! 🎉

Preschool is a time when young children are eager to learn and explore the world around them. What better way to cultivate their social skills and understanding of friendships than with printable worksheets designed specifically for their development? With a focus on various entities and subjects related to friendship, these worksheets can provide meaningful opportunities for children to engage in interactive and educational activities.

Friendship Worksheets are designed to help young learners understand the values and qualities of being a good friend. With a focus on building empathy, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, these worksheets offer an ideal supplement to any elementary school curriculum.

Team building activities for kids play a significant role in developing life skills. Plus, they are fun and create a positive environment for personal growth and friendship! Classroom games. Team bonding games.

A collection of friendship games and activities for preschoolers. Great for building and teaching about friendships. #KidActivities #KidGames #ActivitiesForKids #FunForKids #IdeasForKids

This worksheet provides students with an opportunity to reflect on the qualities that make a good friend, fostering empathy and understanding in their relationships. Take the time to discuss these prompts with your students or encourage them to complete the worksheet at home, promoting a deeper understanding of friendship dynamics. #FriendshipGoals #TrueFriends #BuildingConnections #whatmakesgood

Help preschoolers learn about friendship and sharing with this fun activity inspired by Should I Share My Ice Cream? Perfect for a preschool class activity on friendship & sharing, a playdate, or even for siblings who are learning to share. So easy to set up and super fun!

“13+ Creative Friendship Games For Toddlers & Preschooler” are designed to be engaging and easy to understand, helping little ones build connections while having fun.Also making interactions enjoyable and memorable, nurturing early friendships in a playful and supportive environment.

Use this compliment sun friendship craft/kindness craft to help kids give compliments to their friends and spread kindness.

Friendships are a crucial part of childhood. As elementary school counselors, you play a vital role in helping students develop the necessary social skills to make and maintain friendships. One of the best ways to do this is through role-play. Here are six friendship-building role-play activities you can use now. #friendship #SEL #Socialemotionallearning #elementaryschoolcounselor #roleplay