Friendship Heroes Slides
Hero Academy Kindergarten SEL
Friendship Heroes
Let's learn how to share, care, and play together!
Ready for your missions? Slide 1 of 8
What is a Friendship Hero?
Introduction
We Share
We use toys together and wait patiently for our turn.
We Show Care
We help classmates and use soft, kind words.
We Invite
We ask others to play so nobody feels left out.
Friendly actions make a great classroom! Slide 2 of 8
Mission 1: The Toy Trouble!
Sharing & Turns
The Story
Leo and Sam both want to play with the shiny red truck. There is only one truck!
Oh no! They are both pulling on the truck and looking very sad.
Hero Discussion:
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1
How are Leo and Sam feeling?
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2
How can they solve this as Friendship Heroes?
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3
What words can they use to ask to share?
Tip: "We can take turns using a timer!" Slide 3 of 8
Mission 2: The Block Spill!
Empathy & Help
The Story
Mia was building a tall tower. Crash! It falls down and her colorful blocks spill everywhere!
Mia covers her face with her hands. She looks like she wants to cry.
Hero Discussion:
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1
How does Mia feel right now?
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2
What could we do to make Mia feel better?
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3
What is something kind we can say to her?
Tip: "Helping clean up makes hard times easier!" Slide 4 of 8
Mission 3: The Quiet Bench!
Including Others
The Story
Everyone is playing tag on the playground. You spot Noah sitting all alone on the bench, watching.
Noah is swinging his legs slowly and looking down at his sneakers.
Hero Discussion:
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Why do you think Noah is sitting alone?
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Is it hard to join a game? How does it feel?
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3
What is a magic question we can ask Noah?
Tip: "Would you like to play with us?" works like magic! Slide 5 of 8
Our Hero Word Shield
Friendly Phrases
Taking Turns
"Can I have a turn when you are finished?"
Including Others
"Come play with us!"
Showing Empathy
"Are you okay? How can I help?"
Polite Requests
"Please and Thank You!"
Practice saying these loud and proud! Slide 6 of 8
Hero Quiz: Friendly or Unfriendly?
Thumbs Game
Show 👍 (Thumbs Up) for a Friendly Hero move!
Show 👎 (Thumbs Down) for an Unfriendly move!
1️⃣
Pulling a toy out of someone's hand because you want to use it right now.
2️⃣
Asking someone sitting alone on the bench, "Do you want to build blocks with me?"
3️⃣
Saying "You can't play with us!" when someone asks to join your soccer game.
4️⃣
Helping a friend pick up crayons that spilled all over the classroom carpet.
Look around! Did your classroom get them all right? Slide 7 of 8
Mission Complete! Friendship Heroes
You are official Friendship Heroes!
Now we are going to craft our very own Friendship Crowns and do some fun sorting activities!
Keep using your friendship powers every single day! Slide 8 of 8
Friendship Heroes Activity Pack
Kindness Quest
Friendship Hero Sort
Name:
Date:
How to Play: Read each action below with your teacher. Color the happy face GREEN if it's a Friendly Hero move! Color the sad face RED if it's an Unfriendly move.
Sharing your box of crayons
Letting a classmate use your favorite colors.
Friendly
Not Friendly
Pulling a toy out of a friend's hands
Grabbing a toy because you do not want to wait.
Friendly
Not Friendly
Helping a friend clean up a spill
Helping pick up toys that accidentally fell.
Friendly
Not Friendly
Asking a lonely classmate to play
Inviting someone sitting alone to join your game.
Friendly
Not Friendly
Friendship Heroes Activity Pack Page 1
Share & Care
My Sharing Story
Name:
Date:
Your Mission: Draw a picture of you sharing a favorite toy with a friend. Who are you playing with? What toy are you sharing?
Draw Your Story Here
I can share my
(write or dictate the toy here)
with
my friend
(write or dictate your friend's name)
!
Friendship Heroes Activity Pack Page 2
Hero Craft
Friendship Crown
Color & Cut Activity
Instructions: 1. Color the beautiful crown and stars. 2. Carefully cut along the outer dashed lines. 3. Staple or tape the extension bands to the sides of the crown to make it fit around your head!
Cut Crown Outline
FRIENDSHIP HERO
Extension Bands (Cut & Attach to Crown):
Cut Band A
⭐ KINDNESS ⭐ RESPECT ⭐ HELPING ⭐
Cut Band B
⭐ SHARING ⭐ CARE ⭐ COOPERATION ⭐
Friendship Heroes Activity Pack Page 3
Friendship Heroes Teacher Guide
Teacher Resource
Friendship Heroes
Lesson Facilitation Guide & Lesson Plan
Kindergarten SEL
Duration: 45–60 mins
Objectives
- Identify friendly vs. unfriendly social actions.
- Apply basic turn-taking and sharing strategies.
- Learn language to invite lonely peers to play.
- Show empathy by recognizing classmates' feelings.
Key Vocabulary
- Friendship Hero: Someone who plays kindly.
- Sharing: Letting others use what we have.
- Empathy: Noticing how others feel inside.
- Invite: Asking someone to join your play.
Slide-by-Slide Facilitation Script
Warm-Up & Hook (Slides 1–2 • 5 mins)
Hook: Tell the students, "Today we are entering the Friendship Hero Academy! To become official heroes, we must pass three secret missions." Define the three pillars of a Hero: Sharing, Caring, and Inviting.
Mission 1: Sharing & Taking Turns (Slide 3 • 10 mins)
Discussion Prompt: Leo and Sam both want the same red toy truck. "How do their faces look? Why is pulling the truck unfriendly?" Hero Solution: Guide students toward proposing a sand timer, trading toys, or building a road together so they can play cooperatively.
Mission 2: Empathy & Caring (Slide 4 • 10 mins)
Discussion Prompt: Mia's building block tower collapsed and she looks sad. "Have you ever built something that fell? How did you feel?" Hero Solution: Discuss simple gestures like saying, "It's okay, let's build it again together!" and helping gather spilled items.
Mission 3: Inviting Others (Slide 5 • 10 mins)
Discussion Prompt: Noah is sitting alone on the recess bench. "Is it easy or scary to ask to play when you are alone?" Hero Solution: Teach students the "Magic Invitation phrase": "Do you want to play with us?" Practice calling it out together.
Friendship Heroes Teacher Guide Page 1
Teacher Resource
Friendship Heroes
Activity Facilitation & Classroom Differentiation
Kindergarten SEL
Materials: Activity Pack
Hands-On Activity Instructions
1 Friendship Hero Sort (Activity Pack - Page 1)
