Building Positive Friendships

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Building Positive Friendships

What do you already know about making friends and solving problems with them?

Learning Objective

At the end of this lesson you will be able to explain why friendship problems happen, how to solve them, and how to help everyone feel included.

What Makes a Good Friend?

Good friends are kind, listen to each other, and help when things go wrong. A good friend makes you feel happy and safe.

Why Do Friendship Problems Happen?

Friends may argue or feel left out when people are unkind, don’t listen, or play unfair games. This can make everyone feel upset.

Examples of Friendship Difficulties

Telling tales, arguing about games, or picking on someone who can't run fast are all examples of friendship problems.

How Do These Problems Affect Us?

In Class

Unfair games can hurt feelings and make people not want to join in.

Arguing or complaining often makes learning hard for everyone.

At Playtime

How Should We React?

We can try to solve small problems ourselves first by talking kindly. If something is very serious or unsafe, tell an adult.

Solving Arguments Fairly

Listen to each other’s side, try to agree on what is fair, and say sorry if needed.

How Can We Include Everyone?

Choose games everyone can play. If someone is struggling, think about how to change the rules so everyone has fun.

Working Together

Friends help each other and look out for everyone, not just their close friends.

Reflection Time

Can you think of a time when you felt left out or saw a friend upset? What did you do, or what could you do differently next time?

Worksheet Activities

Now complete your worksheets:

1. Write or draw a time you solved a friendship problem.

2. List ways to be a good friend.

3. Describe or a fair way to play a game at break.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.