Friendship Scenarios Role-Play Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios

Below are five situations. For each scenario:

1. Read the problem.
2. Write a short dialogue showing how friends can solve it.
3. Use feeling words from the Emotions Word Bank Poster.

Scenario 1: You and a friend both want the same art supplies, but there’s only one set available. How can you share or take turns?

Scenario 2: A friend accidentally breaks your pencil during recess and feels really bad. How can you help them feel better and get a replacement?

Scenario 3: Two friends want to be the team leader in a class project. They disagree on whose idea to use. How can they work together and pick an idea both like?

Scenario 4: A friend doesn’t include you when planning a game. You feel left out and sad. How will you talk to them about it?

Scenario 5: You and a friend both finish your work early. Your friend wants to chat, but you need to start the next assignment. How can you handle this kindly?

Reflection Questions

1. Which friendship quality did you use most in your role-plays? Why is it important?

1. How did using specific feeling words help in solving each scenario?

1. What could you do differently next time if a conflict comes up?

1. Write one strategy from today’s lesson you will practice this week to be a better friend.

Emotions Word Bank Poster

Use these feeling words during our activities to help explain how you or a friend might feel.

Positive Feelings

• happy
• excited
• proud
• calm
• content

Challenged & Frustrated

• frustrated
• annoyed
• confused
• worried
• upset

Sad & Hurt

• sad
• hurt
• disappointed
• lonely

Surprised & Nervous

• surprised
• nervous
• scared
• shocked

Friendship Qualities Chart

Use this chart during our Brainstorm Friendship Qualities activity.
Write one quality of a good friend on a sticky note and place it in any blank box below.
After everyone has added their notes, we’ll group similar ideas to find common themes.

Next Steps (Teacher):

• Group sticky notes with similar ideas.
• Label each group with a theme (e.g., Kindness, Honesty, Listening).
• Discuss common themes and clarify any unclear qualities.

Exit Reflection Discussion

Purpose: Wrap up our “Friends in Action” lesson by sharing what we learned and planning how to use these friendship skills.

Instructions for Students

1. Choose a partner or form a small group of 3–4.
2. Take turns answering the questions below aloud.
3. Listen carefully to your classmates’ ideas and add one positive comment or question after they speak.
4. Be ready to share one or two responses with the whole group.

1. Which friendship quality from today’s lesson will you practice most? Why?

Follow-Up: What small action can you take tomorrow to show that quality?

2. What communication strategy did you learn that helps solve conflicts? Describe how it works.

Follow-Up: How could you use this strategy if you disagree with a friend during recess?

3. How can you show empathy when a friend feels upset? List one thing you could say or do.

Follow-Up: Which feeling word from the Emotions Word Bank Poster might you use when showing empathy?

4. One new idea or reminder I’m taking away is:

Follow-Up: How will you practice this idea this week?

Teacher Notes & Next Steps

• Invite 2–3 students or pairs to share standout responses.
• Reinforce connections to the Friendship Qualities Chart and the role-play scenarios.
• Encourage students to set a simple friendship goal (e.g., use one feeling word each day).
• Display a few strong student comments on chart paper as reminders for the next sessions.