My Friendship Toolkit: A practical, child-friendly toolkit to support children in understanding and managing friendships (18 pages)

A practical, child-friendly toolkit to support children in understanding and managing friendships

Designed for use in:

• schools

• home

• interventions

• 1:1 support

At a glance

• Age range: approx. 6–11

• Format: printable PDF

• Use: individual or small group work

• Suitable for: all children, including neurodivergent learners

What this resource supports

• understanding what makes a good friend

• recognising when friendships feel unsafe or confusing

• managing common challenges such as:
  

  • feeling left out

  • being bossed around

  • friendship fallouts

• developing boundaries and assertive communication

• building emotional awareness and self-confidence

What’s included:

• ‘What makes a good friend’ checklist

• ‘Is this a good friend for me?’ decision tool

• practical scripts children can use

• structured support for common friendship problems

• boundary-setting guidance

• ‘My Friendship Plan’ (tick-based tool)

• child-friendly explanations throughout