Friendship Building Fun Script

Introduction (3 minutes)

Teacher: "Hi there! Welcome to our Friendship Building Fun session. I'm really happy to see you today. Today, we're going to talk about friendship and learn how to recognize social cues. Does that sound fun?"

Teacher: "So, what do you think it means to be a good friend? What are some things you like about your friends?"

(Allow the student time to respond, encouraging them to share their thoughts.)

Teacher: "Great answers! Remember, friendship means caring, listening, and having fun together."

Interactive Activity (6 minutes)

Teacher: "Now, let's have some fun with our interactive activity. First, I’m going to show you some slides from our Friendship Building Fun Slide Deck. (Click to show slide titled 'Interactive Activity Time!')"

Teacher: "We're going to play a little game where we'll look at different social cues. Sometimes, people show how they feel with a smile, a frown, or even a wave. Can you think of a time you saw someone smile because they were happy?"

(Engage in conversation and give prompts if needed.)

Teacher: "Awesome! Now, let's try a game. (Introduce the Friendship Building Fun Game). In this game, I will show some pictures or expressions and I want you to tell me what you think the person is feeling. Ready?"

(Guide the student through a few examples with encouraging prompts such as: "What do you think this smile means? How does that make you feel?")

Teacher: "Great job! Now, let's work together on a fun worksheet. (Present the Friendship Building Fun Worksheet). Follow along with me as we fill it out. I'll ask some questions and you can tell me your ideas."

Discussion and Reflection (4 minutes)

Teacher: "Now that we had some fun with our activities, let's talk a little about what we learned. What was your favorite part of our friendship game today?"

Teacher: "Can you share one example of how you can use the friendship skills we talked about when you're with your friends? For example, noticing when someone might be sad, happy, or need a buddy?"

(Allow the student to share their thoughts and encourage them with phrases like, "That’s a wonderful idea!" or "I love how you think about others.")

Teacher: "Before we finish, let's quickly see what we've remembered with a little quiz. (Introduce the Friendship Building Fun Quiz). Here's a question: What are two things a good friend does?"

(Allow the student to answer and praise their response.)

Teacher: "Fantastic work today! Remember, a good friend listens, cares, and has fun with others. I’m really proud of you and I know you will use these friendship skills every day."

Friendship Building Fun Worksheet

1. My Friends and Me

Think about what makes a friend a good friend. Write down two things that you like about your friends.

1. __________________________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. __________________________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Recognizing Social Cues

Look at these examples and write what each social cue might mean:

a) A big smile on someone's face

Answer: _____________________________________________________

b) A frown on someone's face

Answer: _____________________________________________________

3. Let's Draw!

Draw a picture of a time when you or someone you know was being a really good friend. What happened? How did it make you feel?

(Draw your picture here below):

4. My Friendship Promise

Write a short sentence or two about one thing you promise to do to be a better friend.

My promise is: __________________________________________________

A Day of New Friends

Today at school, Mia felt excited and a little nervous about playing with new classmates. She remembered that being a good friend means caring, listening, and having fun together. As she walked into the playground, Mia saw a boy named Liam sitting alone on a bench. His shoulders were a bit slumped, and he wasn’t smiling like the other kids.

Mia thought, "Maybe Liam needs a friend." She walked over and said with a warm smile, "Hi, I’m Mia! Would you like to play with me?" Liam looked up and smiled, his frown turning into a happy expression. This small act of kindness made Mia realize how important it is to pay attention to others’ feelings.

Recognizing Social Cues

As Mia and Liam played a game of tag, they noticed many different ways that people show their feelings. When a friend laughed out loud, it meant they were really enjoying the moment. When someone crossed their arms, it sometimes showed that they were feeling upset or need some space. Mia learned that by watching these little hints, she could understand her friends better and know when someone might need help or just a smile.

The Power of Being a Good Friend

By the end of the day, Mia and Liam had made many new friends, all because they paid attention to the little messages each person showed by their actions. Mia realized that understanding social cues isn’t hard when you care about others. Being kind, smiling, and sharing a game or a laugh can always bring people together.

Remember, just like Mia, you can look out for your friends and make a big difference in their day with small acts of kindness and by noticing how they feel.

Friendship Building Fun Discussion Guide

Guidelines for the Discussion

• Set a comfortable environment: Begin by reminding the student that all answers are welcome and that there are no right or wrong answers.
• Encourage sharing experiences: Ask open-ended questions and give the student time to think and respond.
• Use visual prompts: Refer back to the slides or worksheet if needed to help spark ideas.
• Keep it supportive: Provide praise for all contributions and gently encourage further discussion when needed.
  
  
  

Discussion Questions

1. What did you like most about our activity today?
   
   • Follow-up: Can you tell me one thing you learned about what makes someone a good friend?
     
     
     
2. Can you share an example of a time when you noticed someone’s feelings without them saying it out loud?
   
   • Follow-up: How did you know how they were feeling? What did you do to help them or make them feel better?
     
     
     
3. Why do you think noticing social cues, like a smile or a frown, is important in friendship?
   
   • Follow-up: How can understanding these cues help you be a better friend?
     
     
     
4. If you saw a friend who looked sad or lonely today, what are some things you could do to help them?
   
   • Follow-up: Which of these ideas feels easiest for you to try?
     
     
     
5. What is one promise you can make to yourself about being a good friend?
   
   • Follow-up: How will you remember to keep that promise?
     
     
     

Reflection Prompts

• Reflect on Today: Ask the student to think for a moment about what they learned and how they felt during the lesson. What was their favorite part, and why?
  
  
  
• Plan for Tomorrow: Encourage the student to think of one way they can use these friendship skills the next time they are with a friend. How might their day be different because of it?
  
  
  
• Visualize Success: Invite the student to imagine a situation where a friend might need help. Ask them to describe how they would notice the cues and what kind actions they would take.
  
  
  

Closing the Discussion

• Summarize Key Points: Recap what was discussed, emphasizing how recognizing social cues and being a good friend can make everyone feel happier and more connected.
  
  
  
• Encouragement: End with positive reinforcement, congratulating the student for their participation and thoughtful answers. Remind them that these skills are important and will help them in many situations with friends and classmates.
  
  
  
• Final Reflection: Ask if there’s anything else the student would like to share or any questions they might have about being a good friend.

This guide is designed to help the student reflect on their learning and plan actionable steps to practice friendship skills in daily life. Feel free to adjust the questions based on the student's responses and engagement level.

Friendship Building Fun Activity

Activity Overview:

In this activity, you will play a game called "Social Cues Detective". The goal is to help you recognize different social cues by matching facial expressions and body language to feelings.

Instructions:

1. Setup:

   • Your teacher will show you a series of pictures or prompts that display different facial expressions or body language (e.g., a smile, a frown, crossed arms, etc.).
   • Each picture represents a social cue that tells us how someone might be feeling.

2. **How to Play:

   • When a picture appears, your teacher will ask you, "What do you think this person is feeling?"
   • Take a moment to look at the picture and think about the expression or posture.
   • Share your answer with the teacher. For example, if you see a smiling face, you might say, "I'm happy!"
   • Your teacher will give you feedback or ask follow-up questions like, "What makes you think that?" or "Has someone ever made you smile this way?"

3. Reflection:

   • After a few rounds, your teacher will ask you which social cue was the easiest or the hardest to understand and why.
   • You will also have a chance to share a time when you noticed these cues in your friends or classmates.

4. Wrap-Up:

   • At the end of the game, you'll have a short debrief where you can tell your teacher what you learned about friendship and recognizing social cues.
   • Discuss how you might use this knowledge in real life to help your friends feel understood.

Have fun being a Social Cues Detective and remember - every facial expression and action tells a story!

Friendship Building Fun Game

Game Overview:

In this interactive game, you will become a "Social Cues Detective"! Your mission is to look at different facial expressions and body language, then decide what feelings they show. This helps you learn about friendship and understand others' emotions.

How to Play:

1. Watch the Prompt:

   • Your teacher will show you an image or a prompt with a facial expression or body language (like a smile, frown, or crossed arms).

2. Make Your Guess:

   • Think about what the person in the image might be feeling. For example, if you see a big smile, you might say, "They feel happy!"

3. Share Your Answer:

   • Tell your teacher your answer. Your teacher might ask, "Why do you think that?" or "Can you tell me about a time when you felt that way?"

4. Feedback and Fun:

   • Your teacher will give you feedback and ask follow-up questions to help you think more about the clues in the image.

5. Keep Playing:

   • You’ll get to see several images and practice with different social cues. Notice which expressions are easy or tricky for you to understand.

Have fun playing and remember, every facial expression tells a story about our feelings!