It is designed for guided use with Ages 4–6 by parents, teachers, counselors and therapists. Check the preview and adapt reading, writing and discussion demands when needed.
Friendship Skills: Ages 4-6 NO PREP/ Social Emotional Learning for Kids
Designed for real-life work on friendship skills, this ready-to-use SEL lesson for ages 4–6 helps adults guide a focused conversation.
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Designed for real-life work on friendship skills, this ready-to-use SEL lesson for ages 4–6 helps adults guide a focused conversation. Children explore social cues, communication choices and practical steps for resolving or repairing peer difficulties. Use it for classroom SEL, school counseling, homeschool instruction or a focused small-group lesson.
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Lesson 11: FRIENDSHIP SKILLS
What children learn:
- Understand what friendship skills are and why they matter
- Learn how to listen, share, and join play in kind ways
- Recognize helpful vs. unhelpful friendship behaviors
- Practice choosing positive actions when social situations feel tricky
- Begin using kind words and friendly choices with adult support
Includes:
Friendship Skills cards (Listening, Sharing, Joining In) Good vs. Not-So-Good Friendship Behavior cards (sorting & matching) Friendship Scenario cards (everyday peer situations) Friendship Checklist (no writing required) “Instead of… I can…” worksheet (friendship version) Calm & Kind Friendship Language cards Teacher guide (step-by-step, child-friendly language)
Skills supported: • Social competence • Communication skills • Turn-taking • Self-control • Perspective-taking • Making kind and safe friendship choices with adult support
Best for: Preschool & kindergarten (ages 4–6) Teachers & special educators Therapists, counselors & psychologists Homeschool families
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How to use it
Start small, then adapt from the response.
- Preview the pages and choose one manageable activity for the current need.
- Print or use the resource alongside calm, supportive adult guidance.
- Notice what helped and repeat or adapt the activity without forcing disclosure.
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No. It can support teaching, discussion and practice, but it does not replace assessment, safeguarding, crisis support or individualized professional care.