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FRIENDSHIP SKILLS

The Sunshine Friend Challenge

During morning meetings, students build the skills that create kinder classrooms, stronger relationships, and a more connected school community.

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This program didn't begin with us. It began with teachers...

Over the past year, we asked educators what friendship challenges they were seeing in their classrooms and what kind of support they wished existed. The response was enlightening.

Teachers told us they wanted a program that was:

  • Short enough to fit into busy schedules
  • Engaging enough that students looked forward to it
  • Practical enough to address real friendship challenges
  • Simple enough that it didn't create more work
  • Affordable enough to fit within a classroom budget

We listened and did our best to respond. This month-long program was created in response to this survey, and the wonderful teachers who took the time to share.

THANK YOU!

This program didn't begin with us. It began with teachers...

Over the past year, we asked educators what friendship challenges they were seeing in their classrooms and what kind of support they wished existed. The response was enlightening.

Teachers told us they wanted a program that was:

Short enough to fit into busy schedules

Engaging enough that students looked forward to it

Practical enough to address real friendship challenges

Simple enough that it didn't create more work

Affordable enough to fit within a classroom budget

We listened and did our best to respond. This month-long program was created in response to this survey, and the wonderful teachers who took the time to share.

THANK YOU!

Just 5 Minutes Per Day

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1 Minute Video

A short video introduces a friendship skill through a relatable story, memorable analogy, or a real-life example.

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2 Minute Reflection

Students wrap up each lesson with a brief discussion or activity sheet that helps them connect the day's friendship skill to their own lives.

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2 Minute Activity

Students immediately put the lesson into practice through a simple "Sunshine Friend Dare" to complete by the end of the day.

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What's A Sunshine Friend?

A "Sunshine Friend" is someone who makes you feel warm in your heart — like there's sunshine inside. The reason for this is because they consistently make "sunshine choices" which are decisions that are respectful and responsible.

The Sunshine Friend Challenge introduces one friendship skill each day during your morning meeting, for an entire month, giving students simple opportunities to notice the good, include others, listen with care, and become someone others can trust.

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A Month of Friendship Skills

One month. Twenty meaningful conversations.

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Start Each Morning Meeting With A Lesson

Each one-minute video introduces a friendship skill through a relatable story or a memorable analogy that helps students understand what it means to be a Sunshine Friend. By connecting each lesson to everyday experiences, students discover that even small choices can make a big difference. Watch the video to see an example.

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Everything You Need Is Ready to Go

When you purchase the program, you'll receive immediate access to our online teacher portal. Inside you'll find:

  • Twenty student videos
    (one for each school day of the month)
  •  Printable activity sheets differentiated for K-2, Grades 3–4 & Grades 5–6
  • Student Leader Presenter Scripts

Everything You Need Is Ready to Go

When you purchase the program, you'll receive immediate access to our online teacher portal. Inside you'll find:

Twenty student videos
(one for each school day of the month)

 Printable activity sheets differentiated for K-2, Grades 3–4 & Grades 5–6

Student Leader Presenter Scripts

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Watch Your Students Shine!

The Sunshine Friend Challenge gives students opportunities to introduce each day's lesson, encourage their classmates, and model what it means to be a Sunshine Friend. With simple presenter scripts included for every lesson, students help create a classroom culture where kindness is taught by the kids themselves.

When students take ownership of building a positive classroom community, they begin encouraging one another, celebrating successes, and looking for ways to include and support their classmates.

Included with every classroom license:

  • Daily student presenter scripts
  • Sunshine Friend Dares
  • Classroom discussion prompts

Watch Your Students Shine!

The Sunshine Friend Challenge gives students opportunities to introduce each day's lesson, encourage their classmates, and model what it means to be a Sunshine Friend. With simple presenter scripts included for every lesson, students help create a classroom culture where kindness is taught by the kids themselves.

When students take ownership of building a positive classroom community, they begin encouraging one another, celebrating successes, and looking for ways to include and support their classmates.

Student Leadership Benefits

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Builds Confidence

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Encourages Responsibility

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Positive Peer Role Models

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Less Work for Teachers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Classroom

1 Classroom

Perfect for individual classrooms, homeschool families, and after-care.

20 Morning Meeting Videos

Printable Activities & Posters

License fo 2026-2027 School Year

$97
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School

5–24 Classrooms

Bring the Sunshine Friend Challenge to your entire school and save on pricing.

Save 15% on Pricing

License for 2026-2027 School Year

15% OFF
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25+ Classrooms

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