Friendship Skills (Kids)
A social-emotional learning worksheet teaching four friendship skills with child-friendly scripts and a weekly practice log.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · Social-emotional learning
- Approach / concern
- For Kids
- Technique
- Social-emotional learning
- Format
- Fillable PDF, 1 page (US Letter / A4)
- Access
- Pro and Advanced plans (3-day free trial)
- For
- Licensed clinicians to use with clients
- Updated
- October 2026
Key facts
What is the Friendship Skills (Kids)?
Friendship skills, such as joining play, taking turns, good sportsmanship and conflict resolution, are core social-emotional competencies that can be taught and practised.
Why it works
A meta-analysis of school-based social and emotional learning programs found improvements in social-emotional skills, behaviour and academic performance (Durlak et al., 2011).
When to use it
- Children aged about 5-11
- Shyness or social difficulties
- Classroom SEL activities
- Children with ADHD or autism (adapted)
How to use it in session
- Introduce one skill at a time.
- Role-play scripts.
- Practise in real settings.
- Log attempts and outcomes.
- Celebrate effort.
Clinician tips
- Praise attempts, not just success.
- Coordinate with teachers for practice opportunities.
- Consider structured social skills groups if needed.
Worked example
Sharing with clients
Members can download the PDF to print or email, or copy a private client link from the download box. Your client opens the link and downloads the worksheet on any device. No client account is needed, and nothing your client writes is stored on TherapyAid.
Frequently asked questions
Can social skills really be taught?
Yes. Social and emotional skills can be learned through teaching, modelling and practice.
What if my child is rejected when trying?
Validate their feelings, problem-solve together and encourage trying with different children or activities.
References
Durlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., Dymnicki, A. B., Taylor, R. D., & Schellinger, K. B. (2011). The impact of enhancing students’ social and emotional learning: A meta-analysis of school-based universal interventions. Child Development, 82(1), 405-432.
This worksheet is an educational tool for use by, or under the guidance of, a licensed or registered mental-health professional. It is not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for clinical judgement. If a client is in crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 9-1-1.
