{"id":316453,"date":"2025-11-24T21:04:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T21:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/5-steps-to-start-a-friendship-group-for-kids-jessica-speer\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T21:04:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T21:04:49","slug":"5-steps-to-start-a-friendship-group-for-kids-jessica-speer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=316453","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Start a Friendship Group for Kids \u2013 Jessica Speer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>My first book, <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/jessica-speer-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)<\/strong><\/a>, grew out of a kids\u2019 friendship program I ran in schools with small groups of students. Participants gained social awareness and skills alongside their peers through activities and conversations in a fun, supportive environment.\u00a0 These friendship groups typically met weekly for six to eight weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s exciting that schools and communities now widely use <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/jessica-speer-books\/bff-or-nrf-not-really-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BFF or NRF<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/jessica-speer-books\/middle-school-safety-goggles-advised-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Middle School \u2013 Safety Goggles Advised<\/a><\/strong> to help students gain relationship skills individually and in groups. These books, born from an effective program, are designed to be easily adaptable in various settings. They empower counselors, leaders, and caregivers to tailor them to kids\u2019 needs. The following steps help to prepare for running a friendship group.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-attachment-id=\"13356\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/2024\/12\/09\/5-steps-to-start-a-friendship-group-for-kids\/pexels-photo-5212352\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1880,1253\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo by Max Fischer on &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.pexels.com\\\/photo\\\/group-of-students-with-their-teacher-5212352\\\/\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;nofollow\\&quot;&gt;Pexels.com&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;group of students with their teacher&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-photo-5212352\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo by Max Fischer on &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/group-of-students-with-their-teacher-5212352\/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Pexels.com&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"group of students with their teacher\" class=\"wp-image-13356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?w=1880&amp;ssl=1 1880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-5212352.jpeg?resize=1568%2C1045&amp;ssl=1 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Max Fischer on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/group-of-students-with-their-teacher-5212352\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-steps-to-start-a-friendship-group-for-kids\">5 Steps to Start a Friendship Group for Kids<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Group Size<\/strong> \u2013 A group of five to eight students is an ideal size. This allows for meaningful interactions and ensures that each student has a chance to participate. Consider which kids would benefit from being part of this group, such as new students, students <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/2019\/04\/16\/steps-to-guide-kids-through-friendship-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">navigating friendship struggles<\/a>, etc. This group size also helps to manage social dynamics such as <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/2023\/03\/29\/middle-school-stuff-5-cliques-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cliques<\/a> or behaviors that detract from everyone feeling included.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meeting Schedule<\/strong> \u2013 Find a consistent day and time to meet with the group weekly, such as during lunch on Wednesdays. I\u2019ve found that meeting once a week for 30-45 minutes for six to eight weeks works well. However, it\u2019s important to remember that the schedule can be adjusted to best meet student needs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan the Focus for Each Group Meeting <\/strong>\u2013 Center each meeting around a specific topic or <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/2020\/04\/01\/social-emotional-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skill<\/a>. For example, one meeting could focus on healthy friendship skills, the <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/2022\/02\/17\/the-friendship-pyramid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Friendship Pyramid<\/a>, or conflict resolution. Each chapter of the books <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/jessica-speer-books\/bff-or-nrf-not-really-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BFF or NRF<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/jessica-speer-books\/middle-school-safety-goggles-advised-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Middle School \u2013 Safety Goggles Advised<\/strong><\/a> is designed to be the focus of a group meeting as chapters are interactive and include questions for discussion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather Consent from Students, Teachers, and Parents\/Caregivers<\/strong> \u2013 Share the kids\u2019 friendship group opportunity with the students, their teachers, and caregivers. Describe the benefits and what students will learn during group meetings.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set a Positive Tone &amp; Group Rules<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2013 The first meeting sets the tone for the group. After a fun ice-breaker, gather input from participants to establish group rules and expectations. For example, set a rule that what is shared stays in the group to help create a safe and supportive space. Another important rule is not to use names when sharing experiences. Encourage students to reference \u201ca friend\u201d instead of using her\/her name when sharing.\u00a0 Keep the rules simple and visible at all group meetings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With this solid foundation, you\u2019re ready to lead an effective group. Friendship groups, in addition to fostering social-emotional growth, can boost academic achievement and school engagement. This is a testament to the power of social-emotional learning in supporting student\u2019s wellbeing and growth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-attachment-id=\"13354\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/2024\/12\/09\/5-steps-to-start-a-friendship-group-for-kids\/pexels-photo-8033808\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1880,1253\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo by RDNE Stock project on &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.pexels.com\\\/photo\\\/children-sitting-at-the-park-8033808\\\/\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;nofollow\\&quot;&gt;Pexels.com&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;children sitting at the park&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-photo-8033808\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo by RDNE Stock project on &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/children-sitting-at-the-park-8033808\/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Pexels.com&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"group of children sitting in a circle outside in the grass \" class=\"wp-image-13354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?w=1880&amp;ssl=1 1880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-photo-8033808.jpeg?resize=1568%2C1045&amp;ssl=1 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by RDNE Stock project on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/children-sitting-at-the-park-8033808\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-on-social-emotional-programs\">Research on Social-Emotional Programs<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.yale.edu\/news-article\/new-research-published-in-child-development-confirms-social-and-emotional-learning-significantly-improves-student-academic-performance-well-being-and-perceptions-of-school-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 Yale study <\/a>analyzed 424 social-emotional learning (SEL) research studies, making it the most comprehensive SEL research review to date.\u00a0 Building on decades of research, this study confirmed that students who participated in SEL programs do better in school, academically and socially.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur new findings provide robust evidence and a deeper understanding of the effectiveness of SEL: positive effects that matter for student success in the short and long term, across the K-12 academic lifespan, and a range of SEL programs and outcomes.\u201d \u2013 Christina Cipriano, PhD, Yale Child Study Center<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One of the most rewarding parts of running a kids\u2019 friendship group is seeing the growth in each student. While I was working with a girls\u2019 friendship group recently, one of the participants shared, \u201cI love coming here. I feel like I can really be myself with this group.\u201d Sentiments like these share the power of focused, effective programs that support the social and emotional growth and well-being of kids.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-attachment-id=\"13358\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/2024\/12\/09\/5-steps-to-start-a-friendship-group-for-kids\/qr-code-jessica-speer-book-covers\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?fit=2560%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"QR Code &amp; Jessica Speer Book Covers\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?fit=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"QR code and Covers of Books by Jessica Speer - BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends), Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised and The Phone Book\" class=\"wp-image-13358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?resize=1568%2C882&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jessicaspeer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QR-Code-Jessica-Speer-Book-Covers.png?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-jessica-speer\">About Jessica Speer:<\/h2>\n<p>Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of books for kids and teens, including<a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/jessica-speer-books\/the-phone-book-by-jessica-speer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <em>The Phone Book \u2013 Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand<\/em><\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/jessica-speer-books\/bff-or-nrf-not-really-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <em>BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships<\/em><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/jessicaspeer.com\/jessica-speer-books\/middle-school-safety-goggles-advised-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <em>Middle School \u2013 Safety Goggles Advised<\/em><\/a>. Blending social science, stories, and activities, her writing guides readers through the tricky stuff that surfaces during childhood and adolescence. 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