The Making & Keeping Friends Game Show

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What Others Say

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“This was great to use as a supplement to the social stories and books we have been using to help develop my student’s friendship and social skills. Thank you!”
Caren T.
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“I used this with 1st and 2nd graders and they loved it! They might not know what Jeopardy is but they love this game so much!”
Kat M.
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“I love these game shows! It has become a lower stress activity and helps my clients understand and apply their knowledge of making and keeping friends in a fun way!”
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Friendship Game Show – Interactive SEL Lesson on Making & Keeping Friends

Your students will LOVE this friendship lesson!
This low-prep, quiz-show style SEL activity is a fun and interactive way to help kids explore the value of friendship, practice teamwork, and discuss how to make and keep friends.

Students will learn practical social skills for building healthy relationships, reflect on what it means to be a good friend, and practice empathy and cooperation—all while having fun in a game show format.

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Why You’ll Love This SEL Friendship Lesson

✅ Hands-on & interactive – Students role-play, draw, and problem-solve
✅ Teaches real friendship skills – Making, keeping, and valuing positive relationships
✅ Customizable prompts – Edit questions and challenges to fit your class needs
✅ Low-prep – Quick to set up with digital and printable formats
✅ Lesson plan included – Ready-to-use with clear instructions and ASCA alignment

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Ways to Use This Activity

• Stand-alone classroom guidance lesson on friendship

• Small group counseling sessions

• Supplement to your social emotional learning curriculum

• Distance learning or teletherapy via screen share

• Screen-free activity with printable task cards

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Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Role-play friendship challenges

• True or False – Test knowledge about friendship and social skills

• Sketch It – Draw quick responses as a team

• Imagine If – Problem-solve creative “what if” friendship scenarios

• Risk – A mystery challenge revealed only when chosen

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What’s Included

✔ Google Slides™ & PowerPoint Game Show presentations
✔ Printable task cards for small groups or no-tech play
✔ 6+ additional activity formats for short sessions or tech-free days
✔ Full guidance lesson plan with objectives, directions, and ASCA standards
✔ Activities designed for 40–60 minutes, but adaptable for shorter lessons

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Addressed

• M 1 – Belief in development of whole self (mental, social/emotional, physical well-being)

• M 3 – Sense of belonging in the school environment

• M 6 – Positive attitude toward work and learning

• B-LS 2 – Demonstrate creativity

• B-SS 2 – Create positive and supportive relationships

• B-SS 6 – Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills

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Perfect For

• Elementary school counselors & teachers

• Classroom SEL lessons on friendship

• Small group social skills counseling

• Morning meetings or community-building activities

• Character education units

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