The importance of friendships
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why friendships are important and how friendships can change.
Key learning points
- Friends can provide valuable support and bring joy to our lives.
- Friendships naturally evolve over time, reflecting personal growth and changing circumstances.
- It’s sometimes inevitable to feel lonely, this is normal and nothing to be ashamed of.
Keywords
Friendship - a relationship between two or more people who care about and support each other
Evolve - to change or develop
Common misconception
A friend is someone who is always there for you and should be available to you at all times.
It is important to remember people's personal boundaries and see friends as individuals with personal lives that are not always wholly interlinked with other's.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to come up with lots of examples of how friendships can provide support, belonging, personal growth and enjoyment.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes a relationship between two or more people who care about and support each other?
Q2.Which of the following statements are correct?
Q3.Which of the following is not a safe place to make new friends?
Q4.Which of the following is the correct definition of boundaries?
Q5.Which of the following describes how we should feel in a healthy friendship?
Q6.If we feel uncomfortable, unsafe or disrespected in a friendship we should speak to a trusted ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A word that means to change or develop is ...
Q2.Which of the following statements are correct?
Q3.Which of the following are reasons why friendships are important?
Q4.Which of the following statements about friendships is correct?
Q5.Why might friendships evolve over time?
Q6.If we are upset or worried about an evolving friendship, who can we go to for support?
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: The importance of friendships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: The importance of friendships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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