Free Friendship Word Mat | Foundation | HASS / Personal Development | BookFlik
Boost your classroom social skills with our vibrant HASS / Personal Development friendship word mat eyfs core resource. Designed specifically for children aged 3 to 5, this printable learning tool is perfect for supporting the Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) area of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Helping children navigate their first friendships is a key part of early education. Our HASS / Personal Development friendship word mat eyfs core features clear, colourful illustrations paired with essential vocabulary such as share, kind, help, listen, and play. By using this resource, children will learn how to identify positive behaviours, express their feelings, and resolve minor conflicts with peers. It encourages the use of kind words, helping pupils build the confidence to form healthy relationships in the classroom environment.
Teachers can use this HASS / Personal Development friendship word mat eyfs core during carpet time discussions, small group activities, or as a reference point in the writing area to encourage children to use social-emotional vocabulary in their own mark-making. It is an excellent addition to circle time, where students can role-play scenarios involving our friendly character, Leo the Lion, who models how to be a supportive friend.
This resource is tailored for learners working at the expected standard. To check understanding, try these five questions:
1. Can you point to the word that shows how we treat a friend?
2. How does sharing a toy make your friend feel?
3. If a friend is sad, what is one kind thing you could say to them?
4. Why is it important to listen when a friend is talking?
5. Can you find a picture on the mat that shows someone helping?
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) goal of building respectful relationships, this word mat provides a consistent, gentle framework for young learners to understand empathy, cooperation, and the joy of friendship. Download today to foster a kinder classroom community.
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