Learn the different ways you can make friends with this how to make friends social story.
How to Make Friends Social Story for the Classroom
This printable social story about making friends has been created by an experienced teacher to support those students that may find making friends overwhelming. This How to Make Friends social story can assist students in the following ways:
- Builds social-emotional skills such as starting conversations, sharing, and resolving conflict.
- Reduces anxiety around different social situations.
- Encourages inclusivity as it emphasizes kindness and respect for others.
- Provides a safe way to practice different social skills.
- Improves classroom harmony.
The last page of the mini-book also poses a question with three picture choices for students to choose from as their answer.
Multiple Applications for This How to Make Friends Mini-Book
This social narrative story can be used in a variety of different ways with your students. It could be used as a:
- whole-class lesson (via smartboard)
- collaborative group activity
- targeted teacher-student activity
- take-home resource.
Easily Download and Print This How to Make Friends Social Story
Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource.
Print on cardboard for added durability and longevity. Cut each page along the dotted line, stack the pages together and secure them with staples.
We recommend double-sided printing for sustainability purposes.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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