Connection Circles Slides
A slide deck introducing the 'Map of Connection' metaphor, helping students differentiate between being 'friendly' and being a 'friend.' Includes visual models of social circles and discussion prompts about social boundaries.
Friendship Navigator Guide
A comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers, including lesson objectives, timing, discussion prompts, and troubleshooting tips for teaching social boundaries. Updated with specific paths for 1st grade (K-2) and upper elementary (3-5).
Connection Filter Activity
A sorting activity where students categorize social behaviors as either 'friendly' (general kindness) or 'friend' (close connection). Includes reflection questions about social energy and limits.
Social Mapping Worksheet
A student mapping activity where students visualize their social connections by placing names or initials into three distinct circles: Inner Circle, Friendly Circle, and Community Circle. Helps students see that social energy is finite.
Kind Boundaries Exit Ticket
An exit ticket designed to assess students' ability to differentiate between 'friendly' and 'friend' and practice setting kind boundaries using the 'Polite Pass' technique.
Friendship House Slides
A simplified 1st-grade version of the Friendship Circles presentation using the 'Friend House' metaphor. Focuses on 'Kind to All' vs 'Best Friends' with large text and clear visuals.
Kind or Best Sort Activity
A simplified 1st-grade sorting activity where students differentiate between general kindness ('Kind') and close friendship ('Best') using icons and short sentences.
Friend House Worksheet
A simplified 1st-grade version of the social mapping activity using the 'Friend House' metaphor. Students write initials of general acquaintances in the 'yard' and best friends 'inside the house.'
Kind No Exit Ticket
A very simple 1st-grade exit ticket focused on choosing between a kind and mean 'no' and validating small social circles.