Friendship Scenarios Activity

Instructions: Read each scenario with your group. Discuss and then act out how a "Helping Hands Hero" would respond. Be ready to share your role-play with the class!

Scenario 1: A Sad Friend

Your friend, Leo, dropped his art project and it broke. He looks very sad and is about to cry. What do you do?

Scenario 2: Sharing Trouble

You and your friend, Mia, both want to play with the same toy. You both grab it at the same time. What do you do?

Scenario 3: New Kid in Class

A new student, Sam, just joined your class. It's recess time, and Sam is standing alone, looking a little shy. What do you do?

Scenario 4: Someone Needs Help

Your friend, Chloe, is trying to carry a stack of books, but they are very heavy, and she is struggling. What do you do?

Scenario 5: Playing Games

You and your friends are playing a game, and one friend, David, keeps losing. He is getting frustrated and wants to quit. What do you do?

Helping Hands Heroes Script

Introduction: What is a Friend? (10 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to talk about something really special: friendship! We are going to learn how to be 'Helping Hands Heroes' and make our classroom and our world a kinder place. Take a look at our first slide! [Display Helping Hands Heroes Slide Deck slide 1]

Teacher: "What does it mean to be a good friend? When you think of a good friend, what comes to your mind?"

Teacher: "Those are wonderful ideas! I remember a time when I was feeling a bit sad because I couldn't figure out a puzzle. My friend came over, sat with me, and helped me look for the right pieces. We worked together, and soon, the puzzle was finished! I felt so happy and thankful to have such a helpful friend. Has anyone ever had a friend help them, or have you helped a friend?"

Exploring Friendship Qualities (15 minutes)

Teacher: "Being a good friend is all about showing kindness and support. Let's explore some important qualities of a 'Helping Hands Hero'. [Display Helping Hands Heroes Slide Deck slide 2]

Teacher: "First, a good friend is kind. What does it mean to be kind? Can you give me an example of how you can show kindness to a friend?"

Teacher: "Fantastic examples! Saying nice words, sharing your crayons, or giving a compliment are all ways to be kind."

[Display Helping Hands Heroes Slide Deck slide 3]

Teacher: "Next, a good friend listens. Why is it important to listen when your friend is talking? What does it look like when someone is really listening to you?"

Teacher: "Exactly! When you listen, you learn how your friend is feeling and what they need. You look at them, and you think about what they are saying."

[Display Helping Hands Heroes Slide Deck slide 4]

Teacher: "And finally, a good friend helps. When have you helped a friend, or when has a friend helped you? How did it make you or them feel?"

Teacher: "Helping can be so many things, like picking up something that fell, sharing a snack, or cheering someone up when they're sad. These are all things that a Helping Hands Hero does!"

Friendship Scenarios Role-Play (15 minutes)

Teacher: "Now it's your turn to be a 'Helping Hands Hero'! We are going to practice how to be a good friend in different situations. [Display Helping Hands Heroes Slide Deck slide 5]

Teacher: "I'm going to divide you into small groups. Each group will get a card with a scenario. Your job is to read the scenario and then act out how a 'Helping Hands Hero' would respond. Think about being kind, listening, and helping!" [Distribute Friendship Scenarios Activity cards]

Teacher: "You have about 5-7 minutes to practice your role-play. Then, we'll come back together and share some of your amazing solutions!"

(Circulate, listen to groups, offer gentle guidance, and ensure everyone is participating.)

Teacher: "Alright, 'Helping Hands Heroes', let's bring it back! Who would like to share their scenario and how their group acted out being a good friend?"

(Call on a few groups to share and facilitate a brief discussion after each sharing.)

Good Friend Worksheet & Reflection (10 minutes)

Teacher: "You all did a fantastic job showing how to be a good friend! Now, let's think about how we can be 'Helping Hands Heroes' in our everyday lives. [Display Helping Hands Heroes Slide Deck slide 6]

Teacher: "I'm going to give you a worksheet called the Good Friend Worksheet. On this worksheet, I want you to draw or write about ways you can be a good friend. Think about the kindness, listening, and helping we talked about today. What specific things can you do?"

[Distribute Good Friend Worksheet and pencils/crayons]

(Circulate, assist students, and encourage them to be specific with their ideas.)

Teacher: "Who would like to share one idea from their worksheet about how they can be a 'Helping Hands Hero'?"

Wrap-up: Being a Helping Hand Hero (5 minutes)

Teacher: "You have all shown such wonderful thinking and understanding today. Remember, being a 'Helping Hands Hero' means always looking for ways to be kind, listen carefully, and offer to help your friends. [Display Helping Hands Heroes Slide Deck slide 7]

Teacher: "Every single one of you has the power to make a big difference in someone's day just by being a good friend. Let's try to be 'Helping Hands Heroes' every single day, both in our classroom and outside of school."

Teacher: "Thank you for being such thoughtful and engaged learners today!"

My Helping Hands Actions

Instructions: Think about what it means to be a "Helping Hands Hero"! In the box below, draw or write about three ways you can be a good friend at school or at home.

1. How I can be kind:

2. How I can listen to my friends:

3. How I can help a friend:

Bonus: Draw a picture of yourself being a Helping Hands Hero!