A collection of friendship activities, stories, and songs that build confidence in making friends.
Friends and mental health: How To Help A Friend With Mental Illness? 1. Learn about their specific mental illness 2. maintain regular communication
Explores the power of communication in building trust and fostering strong friendships. Discover effective communication strategies for active listening, navigating conflict, and maintaining long-distance bonds.
There are fundamental differences between a friend an acquaintance, and confusing the two can be harmful to any relationship. This blog post explores the differences between an acquaintance and a friend and the implications of mixing up the two.
Teachers can use these 15 friendship books and videos for the classroom to teach kids friendship skills: how to make friends and how to be a good friend.
Explores the power of communication in building trust and fostering strong friendships. Discover effective communication strategies for active listening, navigating conflict, and maintaining long-distance bonds.
Looking for a fun friendship qualities activity? This "what I like in a friend" glyph is perfect for group counseling and individual counseling!
“I have to be honest with you. I just don’t trust you. I don’t trust that you will come through when you say you will,” I said with a wavering voice. “Fair enough. I understand,” she replied. I shi…
Dealing with annoying friends requires a blend of communication, empathy, and boundary-setting. Here is how to deal with annoying friends.
Our friendships can benefit from quick exchanges—if we do them right
Help your children to develop stronger relationships with their friends using our Friendship Pack! It includes a variety of cross-curricular activity and display resources that are suitable for a wide range of age groups.
It is intimidating to make friends as an adult. But, this awe-inspiring friend makes it look astonishingly easy. So, I've been taking painstaking notes.
17 social skills games to use with kids to teach communication, friendship, listening, and kindness. Enjoy the twist on popular games and printable options, as they practice important social skills.
Use these 25 ways to be a better friend to grow your friendships and make more friends this year.
Knowing how to fix a friendship after a disagreement or argument can be challenging, but it is possible. Here are five ways to help mend
Tonight I'm enjoying the sound of wind chimes through the window as the winds shift and winter blows back in. It's cold outside, so I'm staying bundled up inside and checking in just long enough to share a bulletin board I made today, to complement a lesson I'll be starting tomorrow on friendship. And, before I unplug again, some reflections on friendship: Making and keeping friends is an important skill for children to learn. Not only are friends fun to have around, but healthy attachments are an important part of a child's experience in school. Children that can form friendships tend to adjust to the school experience better because they're more likely to develop self-esteem and build important social skills, like getting along, cooperating and problem-solving. Since students don't come to school with these skills neatly tucked away in their backpack, we must be modeling, teaching, and practicing them in our day-to-day interactions right alongside of and, dare I say it, woven into academic content. How do you help your children find friends that fit? Here are some goals that friends can work on as new relationship opportunities present themselves: *Cooperate and be kind to others. *Be willing to play fairly, take turns, and share. *Listen to others' ideas. *Apologize and forgive one another. *Express feelings appropriately. Use "I" statements to share how you're feeling and what you need from your friends. *Practice empathy to respond to friends' feelings in an understanding, helpful way. *Be honest and loyal to your friends. *Keep a positive attitude and hang out with friends who uplift you. *Show respect. Be the kind of friend that you would want to have. *Express gratitude and appreciation. Encourage your children to choose one of these goals at a time to work on as they learn how each one looks, sounds, and feels in their world at their age. Remember that how these goals play out will change slightly through the ages and stages. Talk with your child(ren) about the qualities that they look for in a friend. Ask questions like these: *How did you decide on those qualities? *What do you usually do to make a new friend? *What advice would you give a classmate who is having a hard time making friends? *Would you want to be your friend? Why or why not? *What qualities do you have to offer to someone that might make you a good-fit friend? To enrich the discussion, have students trace their hands onto a paper, left on one side, right on the other. On the right hand, have them write five strengths that they bring to a friendship. On the other hand, have them write five areas for growth, things that they could do better in their friendships. If you don't have access to paper-pen supplies, partners can put their hands together as if they're giving a high-five and take the Five Finger Friendship Challenge aloud. Finally, check out these resources for additional friendship tips: 1. Do Kids Need Friends? 2. The Art of Boosting Your Child's Friendship Skills 3. Fostering Friendships
Ready to meet new friends? This one is for those of you who would like to broaden your social circle and meet like-minded people:
Sharing activity inspired by Should I Share My Ice Cream by Mo Willems! Perfect for homeschool, classrooms, or family fun. Includes a free printable!
An apology done the right way is sincere, acknowledges the mistake you made, the other person’s pain that resulted, and your desire to make things better.
Navigating personal growth often involves understanding and building healthy friendships. As adults, it can be tough to make and maintain these connections, especially with our busy schedules. At Becoming Anchored Co., we’ve got you when it comes to meeting these challenges with authenticity and grace. Today’s post wil
Seeking techniques to incentivise your schoolchildren to express their ideas in writing papers from scratch? Figure out excellent prompts for school essays!
Read this post to discover my 3 very best tips on how to handle conflict with your girlfriends (in ways that bring you together instead of tear you apart).
Do you need a hands-on, sensory lesson to teach about kind words? You will love this! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and even older kids! Also part of the Virtual Book Club for Kids!
A Note from Lisa Pulliam Founder of More to Be & Stableminded If you’re wondering what happened to MoretoBe.com, you’re in the right place! Lean in, friend, for there is a good story to be told. In the spring of 2024, it became clear that the time has come to wrap up all things More to Be in a gloriously beautiful bow, recognizing that the blessed years spent producing biblically steeped life transformation resources was a worthwhile investment touching thousands […]
This product is great for talking with students about what it means to be a positive communicator. It is targeted towards students who need a little extra support navigating friendships. Specifically, it is intended to teach students about using positive communication skills in the areas of facial expressions, body language, words, tone, and gestures. Start by reviewing the slides as a group. Next, there are three follow up activities, enabling you to select the one that is best for your group and their developmental level. The first activity is Communication Dos & Don’ts Click & Play Game found on the included PowerPoint. The second activity includes a Communication Dos sort, cut, and glue worksheet and a Communication Dos and Don’ts sort, cut, and glue activity. The third activity is a Communication Dos worksheet enabling students to fill in their own ideas for being a positive communicator. Blank copies of Activity 2 and 3 are also included if you would like to make your own actions/scenarios specific to your group of students. This product would be great for a small group, individual student session, or as a classroom lesson. What's Included: •13 Slides Introducing Communication •Interactive Communication Dos & Don’ts Click & Play Game (Includes 25 Questions/Answers) •Sort, Cut, and Glue Communication Dos Worksheet •Sort, Cut and Glue Communication Dos and Don’ts Worksheet •Blank Copies Of The Above Two Activities (Create Your Own Scenarios) •Communication Dos Worksheet
Hello! I'm Twyla, and I help you get close to Jesus and grow deep, missional friendships with your neighbors so your faith has a ripple-effect.
Conversation can be a spontaneous thing, but we're here to guide you with deep questions to get to know someone. Find 30 such questions in our article.
The Eggcado Necklace Set One necklace, a sterling silver avocado and the other a gold vermeil egg. The necklaces can be worn as a set or shared with a loved one. Pendant measures 3/5" length x 1/2" wide on a 16-18" sterling silver chainHandmade in NYC About the collaboration: Joe & The Juice has partnered with AGMES to create a unique, limited edition friendship necklace in honor of Joe's upcoming breakfast launch, The Eggcado. This collaboration celebrates bringing friends, partners and people together over breakfast to change the statistic that breakfast is the loneliest meal of the day. Kasper Garnell, Global VP of Brand & Communications at Joe & The Juice shared: "Together with AGMES, we're redefining the boundaries of collaboration, inviting people to celebrate the essence of breakfast & friendship through the lens of style and taste."
Keep your long distance friendships strong and healthy. From honest communication to thoughtful gestures, bridge the gap with care.
Sometimes, you get a feeling that you're seeing all these weird signs he's falling for you. But you're not really sure if it's in your head.
Friendships are crucial to an emotionally healthy life. What do you do if you don't have friends? Examine these 4 honest reasons why you don't have friends!
Learn how to grow your Christian friendships and characteristics of a good friend according to the bible. Understand the real meaning of the blessing of friendship. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about friendships.
