FRIENDSHIP SKILLS
Sunshine Friend Challenge
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 two weeks, giving students simple opportunities to notice the good, include others, listen with care, and become someone others can trust.
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Everything You Need Is Ready to Go
When you register, you'll receive access to the online teacher portal. Inside you'll find:
- 10 Sunshine Friend Challenge videos for your two-week experience
- 10 For Stormy Days videos to use throughout the school year
- Grade-level activity sheets for K–1, Grades 2–4 & Grades 5–6
- Daily Sunshine Friend Dares
- Student Leader Presenter Scripts
- Printable posters & resources
Run the Challenge in two weeks. Keep the Friendship Toolbox all year.
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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Ten days. Ten skills that help friendships grow.
The Two Week Challenge
Plus A Friendship Toolbox
Student Leadership Benefits
Builds Confidence
Encourages Responsibility
Positive Peer Role Models
Less Work for Teachers
This program didn't begin with us. It began with teachers...
Last 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 two-week 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Choose The Option That's Right For You
Classroom
1 Classroom
Perfect for individual classrooms, homeschool families, and after-care.
10 Morning Meeting Videos
Printable Activities & Posters
Stormy Day Toolbox
License for 2026-2027 School Year
Launches in October
Entire School
ALL Classrooms
Bring the Sunshine Friend Challenge to your entire school and save on pricing.
10 Morning Meeting Videos
Printable Activities & Posters
Stormy Day Toolbox
( Flat Fee For Entire School )
Launches in October
District
Multiple Schools
Ready to bring the Sunshine Friend Challenge to multiple schools?
Custom Discount
Custom Link for District Sign-up
License for 2026-2027 School Year
Launches in October
District Pricing Request