9. Friendship Skills for Kids: Tips for Elementary Teachers

In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares simple, practical ways to help young students learn how to be good friends. From easy ice breakers to picture books that spark important conversations, this episode is packed with ideas to encourage friendships and build a caring classroom community.You’ll learn:✔️ Easy ice breakers to help kids connect✔️ Picture books that teach friendship✔️ Simple SEL lessons for kindness and empathy✔️ Quick routines and group projects to build teamwork✔️ Tips to help every child feel seen and valuedBy the end of this episode, you’ll have a toolkit full of friendship-building ideas you can use all year long to help even the shyest students feel included and supported.Mentioned In This EpisodeFriendship Unit Resource - https://firstieland.com/friendship-unitFriendship SEL Unit Resource - https://firstieland.com/friendship-sel-podBalloons Over Broadway Resource - https://firstieland.com/balloons-podBooks About Friendship - https://amzn.to/4ewUWy9Let's Stay ConnectedVisit our website www.firstieland.comNeed resources? Visit our TPT store here - https://firstieland.com/TPT-storeNeed more help or ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstielandTo check out all the resources mentioned in this episode, head over here to the show notes. - https://firstieland.com/episode9Enjoying The Podcast?Be sure to tap the follow button so you don’t miss an episodeHow To Rate And ReviewIf you’re enjoying this podcast and it’s helpful to you, I’d love it if you’d leave a review. APPLE PODCAST - Head to this link and then scroll to the bottom of the page to rate and review - https://firstieland.com/appleSPOTIFY - Head to this link and then click the 3 dots that look like this … to rate and review - https://firstieland.com/spotifyHave a wonderful day and remember to make learning feel like play…see you next week!Molly 💜Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.