Friendship is a big part of school life. From playground games and classroom partners to fallouts and making up again, the ups and downs of friendships shape how children feel about coming to school each day.
Sometimes, though, those feelings are hard to put into words.
Writing can help.
Whether it's exploring kindness, courage, falling out or making new friends, writing gives children a safe space to reflect on relationships and understand themselves and others a little better.
Here are seven creative prompts all about friendship. Each one is open-ended, editable, and ready to use for your next PSHE-linked lesson, morning warm-up or Free Write Friday.
In this tale of an unlikely friendship between a lion and a buffalo, pupils can explore loyalty, bravery and the power of connection.
A lonely flamingo, a kind girl, and a spark of friendship. This gentle prompt invites pupils to write about kindness and compassion.
When a boy meets a friendly alien, anything can happen. A perfect way to explore acceptance, curiosity and first impressions.
What would you do if you discovered a lion cub in need of help? This prompt inspires powerful writing about courage and connection.
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A girl and her homemade robot learn from each other. This story starter invites thoughtful writing about empathy and understanding.
Meet Grimgar, a fearsome-looking giant with a gentle soul. Great for exploring the idea that friendships come in unexpected forms.
Whether you’re tackling friendship themes in PSHE or simply looking to spark meaningful writing, these prompts offer a brilliant place to start.
Let your pupils explore what it means to be a good friend and discover the magic of writing from the heart.
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