Lesson 6: Friendship

• PSHE
• Special Education

Friendships

Learning objective

I am learning what makes a good friend and how this relates to mental health.

What do you think makes a good friend?

Have you ever fallen out with a friend?

Yes

No

How does it make you feel when you fall out with a friend?

What sort of things could do if you were not being a good friend?

How can maintaining good friendships support our mental heath?

Friendships and Mental Health

Friendships can contribute a lot to our mental health and emotional wellbeing. They can support comfortable emotions, provide a stable and secure support network, build trust and promote boundaries. Friendships also contribute to our self-esteem which can help provide a positive self-image.

Which of the following is one of the key characteristics of a healthy friendship?

1. Arguing with each other
2. Giving each other support
3. Ignoring each other
4. Spreading lies

How could you show support to a friend who was feeling upset?

In what way was Timothy a good friend to Dumbo?

Match the friendships to the correct Disney film

Nemo

Sully and Boo

Joy and Bing Bong

Miguel and Hector

Marlin and Dory 

Wall-e and Eve

What is a good way to show kindness to a friend?

1. Ignore them when they are sad
2. Share and take turns
3. Take all the toys for yourself
4. Tell them what to do all the time

If your friend is feeling upset, what should you do?

1. Laugh at them
2. Walk away and leave them alone
3. Ask them if they are okay and listen to them
4. Tell them to stop being silly

How can you make a new friend?

1. Smile and say hello
2. Push them and run away
3. Ignore them and play alone
4. Tell them they can’t join in

What makes someone a good friend?

1. They only play with one person and never share
2. They say mean things to people
3. They always want to win and never let others have a turn
4. They are kind and help others

Do you feel like you are a good friend?

Yes

No

Sometimes

Unsure

Activity

Design a poster about being a good friend. Think about the qualities that a good friend needs and write these on your poster. 

Draw or print out pictures to support your ideas!