Description
Description
Support children to build strong friendships and positive social skills with this engaging Friendship & Social Skills Full Pack.
Featuring downloadable resource cards, posters, and banners, this collection helps tamariki learn how to make new friends, be a kind and caring friend, share, take turns, and include others.
Designed for Early Childhood and Primary learners, these resources support communication, empathy, and positive behaviour—helping children navigate social situations with confidence while building meaningful relationships.
- Friendship & social skills
- Communication, empathy & inclusion
- Confidence & positive behaviour
Ways to Use at Home
Everyday Conversations
Use cards to talk about kindness, sharing, and friendships.
Role Play & Practice
Act out social situations (e.g. asking to play, taking turns).
Build Confidence
Encourage children to practise friendly behaviours at home and in the community.
Talk It Through
Discuss feelings and how actions affect others.
Ways to Use in the Classroom
Morning Meetings / Circle Time
Discuss friendship skills and social scenarios.
Role Play & Social Stories
Act out situations like sharing, waiting, and including others.
Group Work & Play
Encourage teamwork and practising social skills during activities.
Visual Reminders
Use posters and cards to reinforce expectations.
Real-Life Practice
Support children during playtime and transitions to apply skills.
Inclusive Learning Ideas (Special Education Support)
Visual Supports & Communication
Use cards to support understanding of social behaviours.
Choice-Making Activities
Offer options (e.g. “What could you say?” “What can you do?”).
Simple Social Scripts
Teach short phrases (e.g. “Can I play?” “My turn please”).
Repetition & Routine Practice
Practise regularly to build confidence and familiarity.
Small Group / One-to-One Support
Guide learners through social interactions with modelling.
Hands-On Role Play
Act out real situations to support understanding and confidence.
Simple. Kind. Connected.
