Middle school friendship lessons

This is friendship activity for middle school and upper elementary counseling and relationship building. Students learn the difference between true friends and toxic friendships. There is a reading and scenarios for students to determine if the friendships are true or toxic.

Friendship building tools for children, to help with building stronger friendships and stop bullying.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." My "word of the year" was supposed to be "calm". I had every intention of learning calming techniques, looking into yoga, doing some meditating, etc. However, things have changed. I'm not calm right now, and that is okay. In fact, when you feel passionate,

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In this 2-page worksheet, middle and high school students learn about the different between healthy and toxic friendships. This would be a great activity to do in a girls counseling group or 1:1 with a student. Students not only will learn about the types of friendships but they will also be given the opportunity to reflect on their own relationships.

Friendship drama. The very words can make you shudder. Tears, jealousy, hurt feelings, histrionics, he said-she said . . . Although it’s the last thing you ever want to deal with, you simply can’t ignore it. Because it will dominate the lives of whoever ... Read more

We spend a lot of time talking to our children and students about the importance of friendship: making and keeping friends. Sometimes, we spend time talking

Second grade is developmentally when friendships start to have trouble. Students are afraid if they don't do what a peer tells them to do, that they won't be their friend anymore. Students are worried that they have no friends. Much anxiety arises outside at recess as students begin to negotiate with their social skills. They are often unaware that the way they behave can affect the way others feel about them. This week we're discussing friendship-blocking behaviors and friendship-promoting…

Activities included in Cheryl Mizerny's Kind Classroom project focus on strengthening peer relationships, developing positive mindsets, and practicing empathy.

Teach your students about maintaining healthy friendships with these free lessons on managing emotions, learning boundaries, and more.