Collection: Friendship Building

Friendship Building — Classroom Collection

Help students name healthy friendship habits—listening, honesty, and courage—while recognizing red flags and repairing missteps.

Each guide invites quick-writes and partner talk that translate on-screen choices into practical, respectful norms.

What you'll find

• Printable PDF and Google Slides guides with short-answer prompts and discussion questions
• Answer keys and pacing notes for easy facilitation
• Classic and contemporary films that invite evidence-based writing
• Connections to CCSS reading, speaking & listening, and writing standards

Spotlight Films

• Luca (PG – 2021) — Learners analyze belonging and bravery as friendships help Luca step into a wider world; write about allyship and acceptance.
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG – 2021) — Prompts focus on friendship dynamics, bystander choices, and social pressures, leading to norms for kinder classrooms.
• Wolfwalkers (PG – 2020) — Students compare perspectives across cultures and families, discussing trust, loyalty, and listening to those unlike ourselves.