A Friendship 'Soup/Cake' Recipe: How To Be a Good Friend (Slides)

The ‘Friendship Recipe’ slideshow has been designed to support children in exploring the qualities of a good friend and healthy friendships.

It looks at what qualities a person needs to be a good friend and could be used alongside teaching instruction writing.

This resource explores our individual likes, dislikes and special qualities that make us unique to each other.

Find the accompanying resource here, including slides and activity.

How could this resource be used?

Relevant Curriculum Links

KS1 – R6: about how people make friends and what makes a good friendship.
KS2 – R10: about the importance of friendships; strategies for building positive friendships; how positive friendships support wellbeing.
KS2 – R11: what constitutes a positive healthy friendship (e.g. mutual respect, trust, truthfulness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, sharing interests and experiences, support with problems and difficulties); that the same principles apply to online friendships as to face-to-face relationships.

I am aware of how friendships are formed and that likes, dislikes, special qualities, and needs can influence relationships. HWB 0-44a/HWB 1-44a.
I am aware that positive friendships and relationships can promote health and the health and wellbeing of others. HWB 2-44b.