Social Emotional Friendship Unit for Upper Elementary Grades 4 – 7

Are you looking for a way to teach about friendships, being kind and building positive relationships to middle school students? This no prep, engaging health and life skills teacher resource is sure to please. Upper elementary students will learn about topics such as friendships, what it means to be a good friend and kindness. Simply print and teach! This unit is classroom tested and approved.

Included in this product you will find:

• a rationale or teacher note outlining what is included and how this unit allows for differentiation of instruction to meet many learning needs
• a friendship cover page where students could brainstorm words associated with that topic and record them around the image as a unit opener, as well as a coloring page
• a friendship text page outlining the definition of ‘friend’ and ‘true friend’
• a thoughts sheet where students respond to what bullying looks like for them after a class discussion
• compare and contrast activity where students think about what a true friend looks like
• ‘Who’s Who at Summer Camp?’ activity where students read about different characters then complete a chart about their positive or negative qualities and reasons they would or would not like to be their friend in clear, organized templates
• stages of friendship text page where students read about the four stages of friendship
• reflection page where students think about the different friendship stages
• a foldable flipbook template students could complete as a final project. The flip books make great wall displays or are a great way to share with their peers in a small group setting
• a list of 9 read aloud picture book options for middle school

What other teachers have said about this resource:

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great resource!

⭐️⭐️⭐️ My students were able to easily relate to the material.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great help for tough middle school classes.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very useful!

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Loved it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Organized and good activities.

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