Friendship

• PSHE
• Special Education

Friendships

Objectives

What makes a good friend.

What do you think makes a good friend?

Have you ever fallen out with a friend?

Yes

No

How does it make you feel when you fall out with a friend?

What makes a bad friend?

Friendships and Mental Health

Friendships can contribute a lot to our mental health and emotional wellbeing. 

Which of the following is a healthy friendship?

1. Arguing with each other
2. Giving each other support
3. Ignoring each other
4. Lying

In what way was Timothy a good friend to Dumbo?

Match the friendships to the correct Disney film

Nemo

Sully and Boo

Joy and Bing Bong

Miguel and Hector

Marlin and Dory 

Wall-e and Eve

What is a good way to show kindness to a friend?

1. Ignore them
2. Share and take turns
3. Take all the toys
4. Tell them what to do

If your friend is feeling upset, what should you do?

1. Laugh at them
2. Walk away
3. listen to them
4. Tell them to stop being silly

How can you make a new friend?

1. Smile and say hello
2. Push them and run away
3. Ignore them and play alone
4. Tell them they can’t join in

What makes someone a good friend?

1. never share
2. They say mean things
3. Angry all the time
4. They are kind and help others

Do you feel like you are a good friend?

Yes

No

Sometimes

Unsure

Activity

Design a poster about being a good friend. Think about the qualities that a good friend needs and write these on your poster. 

Draw or print out pictures to support your ideas!