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!
Just 5 Minutes Per Day
1 Minute Video
A short video introduces a friendship skill through a relatable story, memorable analogy, or a real-life example.
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.
2 Minute Activity
Students immediately put the lesson into practice through a simple "Sunshine Friend Dare" to complete by the end of the day.
What's A Sunshine Friend?
A "Sunshine Friend" is someone who makes you feel warm in your heart — like there's sunshine's 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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One month. Twenty meaningful conversations.
UNIT 1: For Sunny Days
UNIT 2: For Stormy Days
See A Lesson In Action
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
Let Your Students Take The Lead
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
Student Leadership Benefits
Builds Confidence
Encourages Responsibility
Positive Peer Role Models
Less Work for Teachers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an SEL curriculum?
Has this program been used in schools yet?
Is this research-based?
Why launch a new program?
Do students need individual devices?
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Classroom
1 Classroom
Perfect for individual classrooms, homeschool families, and after-care.
20 Morning Meeting Videos
Printable Activities & Posters
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School
5–24 Classrooms
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25+ Classrooms
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