Friendship Quest Slides Friendship Quest
Exploring the Path to Great Friends
What is a Friend?
Someone we enjoy spending time with!
Someone who is kind and cares about our feelings.
Someone we can play, learn, and grow with.
Finding New Friends
Observe
Look for someone playing a game you like or someone who looks kind.
Approach
Walk up, smile, and say: "Hi! My name is ____. Can I play?"
Ask
Ask a question like: "What are you building?" or "Do you like dinosaurs?"
"Friendship starts with a simple hello!"
How to Be a Good Friend
Share your toys and ideas.
Listen when they are talking.
Use kind and encouraging words.
Wait your turn in games.
Kindness is a gift you give to others!
Friendship Storms
Even the best of friends sometimes have "storms" (disagreements).
It's Normal!
It's okay to feel upset or angry sometimes. Everyone does!
Storms Pass
With the right tools, we can make the sun come out again!
Walking the Peace Path
1
Stop & Breathe
Cool down before you speak.
2
"I" Statements
"I feel ___ when you ___."
3
Listen Well
Hear their side of the story.
4
Problem Solve
Find a way to make it fair.
Use Your Words, Not Your Hands!
You are a Friendship Hero!
Remember: Finding friends takes courage, being a friend takes kindness, and fixing problems takes patience.
Kindness
Honesty
Patience
Friendship Quest Worksheet Friendship Quest Map
Be a kind friend and a great explorer!
Explorer Name:
Date:
Part 1: The Friendship Gear
Read each action. Circle the "Green Flag" actions that show someone is being a kind friend.
Sharing a favorite book
Laughing when someone falls
Waiting for your turn
Listening with your eyes and ears
Telling a friend to go away
Using encouraging words
Part 2: Finding a Friend
Imagine you see a classmate playing with blocks alone at recess. You want to join them! What would you say? Write your "Simple Hello" below:
Part 3: The Peace Path
When we have a "Friendship Storm," we use "I" Statements . Fill in the blanks for the scenario below:
Scenario: A friend took your pencil without asking and now the tip is broken.
I feel
when you
Next time, please
Kindness
Communication
Friendship
Friendship Quest Teacher Guide Friendship Quest
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
Learning Objectives
Identify positive qualities and behaviors of a good friend.
Practice social entry skills (approaching and joining a group).
Demonstrate use of "I" statements for conflict resolution.
Understand the steps of the "Peace Path" model.
Materials Needed
Friendship Quest Slides
Friendship Quest Worksheet
Anchor chart paper & markers
Lesson Procedure
Intro 10m
Hook & Define
Start with the **Friendship Quest Slides**. Ask students: "What makes someone a friend?" Use Slide 2 to anchor their ideas. Create a "Friendship Word Wall" on your anchor chart with words like *Kind, Helpful, Sharer, Listener*.
Teacher Talk:
"Today we are going on a quest to become Friendship Heroes. Just like heroes need tools, we need skills to find and keep great friends."
Body 20m
The Friendship Path
Move through Slides 3-6. Emphasize the "Simple Hello" technique. Role-play a few approaches with a student or classroom puppet.
Practice Prompt:
Have students turn to a partner and practice saying: "Hi! My name is ____. Can I play?" with a smile.
The Peace Path:
Focus on Slide 6. Explain that "I" statements focus on how *we* feel rather than blaming others.
Apply 15m
Worksheet Quest
Distribute the **Friendship Quest Worksheet**. Guide students through Part 1 together, then allow them to complete Parts 2 and 3 independently or in pairs.
Differentiation & Support
For Emerging Writers:
Allow students to draw their response for Part 2 of the worksheet or provide sentence starters for the "I" statements in Part 3.
Extension:
Have students create a "Friendship Badge" for someone they saw being a kind friend during the week, explaining why they earned it.
Friendship Scenario Cards Friendship Scenarios
Cut these cards out and practice your Friendship Hero skills!
LEVEL 1: FINDING FRIENDS
The New Game
You see two classmates playing a new card game at a table. You've never played before, but it looks like fun.
"What do you say to join in?"
LEVEL 2: BEING A FRIEND
The Dropped Tray
A student in the cafeteria drops their lunch tray. Their food goes everywhere and some people start to giggle.
"How can you be a kind friend?"
LEVEL 3: CONFLICT
The Last Swing
You and your friend both run for the last open swing. You both get there at the exact same time.
"How do you solve this fairly?"
LEVEL 3: CONFLICT
The Hurt Feelings
A friend said your drawing "looks messy" and it made you feel sad. You want them to know how you feel.
"Try using an 'I' Statement!"
LEVEL 2: BEING A FRIEND
The Quiet Partner
You are working with a partner who is very shy. They haven't said anything or shared any ideas yet.
"How can you encourage them?"
LEVEL 3: CONFLICT
The Changed Rule
Your friend keeps changing the rules of the tag game so that they are never "it." It feels unfair to you.
"Use the Peace Path steps!"
