Friendship & Belonging Resources

Description

Help children explore who they are, how they connect with others, and where they belong with this engaging collection of wall banners, posters, provocation learning cards, picture cards, matching cards, and sequence cards.

Designed for Early Childhood and Primary learners, these resources support belonging, identity, and inclusion while building essential friendship and social skills. Through real-life scenarios and meaningful conversations, children learn how to make friends, include others, use kind words, take turns, share, and build positive relationships.

These resources encourage children to share their stories, celebrate differences, and grow confidence in who they are—while learning how to connect respectfully with others.

Perfect for creating inclusive classrooms and learning environments where every child feels seen, valued, supported, and connected.

• Friendship & social skills
• Belonging, identity & inclusion
• Kindness, respect & positive relationships

Ways to Use in the Classroom

Morning Meetings / Circle Time

Use a card or poster to spark discussion about friendship, inclusion, and belonging.

Getting to Know You / Whanaungatanga

Support children to share about themselves and build connections with others.

Role Play & Social Scenarios

Act out real-life situations like making friends, sharing, and including others.

Small Group Learning

Practise communication, cooperation, and teamwork through guided activities.

Playground & Classroom Connections

Refer to the resources during play to reinforce positive social interactions.

Problem-Solving Discussions

Use the cards to talk through friendship challenges and explore kind solutions.

Wall Displays / Learning Spaces

Create a visual reminder of friendship skills and belonging in your classroom.

Home–School Connections

Share resources with whānau to support consistent language around friendship and inclusion.

Simple. Inclusive. Meaningful.

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