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## Making a Friend on My First Day – Printable Social Skills Worksheet for Kids
Help children feel more confident about meeting new classmates with this gentle **“Making a Friend on My First Day” printable social-emotional learning worksheet**.
Designed for children ages **5–10**, this activity gives kids simple, practical ways to approach a new friendship situation, practice what they might say, and think about what being a kind friend can look like.
The worksheet combines a relatable school scenario with response choices, friendship phrases, writing prompts, and a drawing activity—making it a helpful resource for back-to-school preparation, social skills practice, counseling, and classroom SEL.
### What’s Included
This 1-page printable friendship worksheet includes:
* **A first-day social scenario** featuring a child who notices another child playing alone
* **Response choices** that help children think through different ways they could approach the situation
* Simple friendship starters such as:
* “Hello!”
* “Can I play too?”
* “What is your name?”
* “Would you like to play with me?”
* **Speech-bubble practice** to help children rehearse what they might say
* **Writing prompts** that encourage reflection on kindness and friendship
* A **drawing activity** where children can picture themselves meeting a new friend
* Gentle reminders that it is okay to feel shy and that even a small smile, wave, or hello can be a meaningful first step
### Helps Children Practice
* Friendship skills
* Social confidence
* Conversation starters
* Kind communication
* Joining play appropriately
* Expressing themselves
* Perspective-taking
* First-day-of-school readiness
* Managing shyness in new situations
### Perfect For
* Back-to-school preparation
* First day of school activities
* Kindergarten and elementary students
* Social-emotional learning lessons
* School counseling
* Individual therapy
* Small groups
* Social skills groups
* Parents and caregivers
* Teachers
* School counselors
* Children starting a new school
* Children who feel shy or unsure around new peers
### Designed for Ages 5–10
The worksheet uses simple language, visual examples, checkboxes, speech bubbles, writing prompts, and drawing space so children can learn friendship skills in an approachable and developmentally appropriate way.
Younger children can work through the activity with a trusted adult, while older children may be able to complete much of it independently.
### A Gentle Approach to Friendship Skills
This worksheet does not shame children for feeling shy or unsure. Instead, it helps them explore small, manageable ways to connect with others.
Children are encouraged to understand that making a friend does not have to begin with a big conversation.
Sometimes it can start with:
**A smile.
A wave.
A hello.
One small question.**
The goal is to build confidence while respecting each child’s comfort level.
### Digital Download
This listing is for a **digital printable product**. No physical item will be shipped.
Simply download, print, and use at home, in the classroom, or in a counseling setting.
**You will receive:**
• 1 printable “Making a Friend on My First Day” worksheet
• Instant digital access after purchase
Please note that printed colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor, printer, ink, and paper.
**For personal, classroom, or professional use by the original purchaser. Digital files may not be resold, redistributed, shared, or uploaded for others to download.**
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