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Unit Overview

Being a Good Friend

Part of the life skills & character track — this unit builds Being a Good Friend in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Grows the resilience, empathy and leadership topping the future-skills list.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Kind Words & Helping

Inviting others to play; helping a friend.

Saying Sorry & Fixing

Apologising and making it right.

Understanding the Value

Knowing why Being a Good Friend matters.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Includes a left-out classmate in play
  • Apologises and helps fix a mistake
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in Being a Good Friend
  • Joins in Being a Good Friend activities with growing confidence

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Act out an everyday scenario practising Being a Good Friend
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about Being a Good Friend
  3. 3Draw and talk about Being a Good Friend

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Kind Words & HelpingSaying Sorry & FixingUnderstanding the Value

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave Being a Good Friend into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model Being a Good Friend in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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