👧👦 Talk Boosters – Topic 7: The Importance of Friendship

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23 May, 2025

🧑‍🏫 Day 7: Instructions for Teachers

👧👦 Talk Booster Topic:
“The Importance of Friendship”

i. General Instructions:

Introduce the topic with warmth and simplicity.
Ask each student to speak for 1–2 minutes.
Encourage them to share their thoughts and personal experiences about friendship.
Help them use simple present tense and opinion starters like:
👉 I think / I feel / In my opinion / A good friend is someone who...
Allow them to talk about their best friends, things they do together, or how friends help each other.
Gently correct grammar or unclear speech while they speak.
After speaking, help them rephrase or improve their sentences in clear English.
Make sure the environment feels safe, friendly, and inclusive for every child.

ii. Topic Instructions:

Ask students to speak about:

What does friendship mean to you?
Who is your best friend and why?
What do you and your friends like to do together?
What are the qualities of a good friend?
How do friends help each other?
What do you do if your friend feels sad?
Why is it important to be kind and honest in friendship?

🌟 Encourage Phrases Like:

👉 I think friendship is important / My best friend is... / We play together / A good friend helps and listens / I feel happy with my friends / Friends make school fun...

💬 Useful Words & Phrases:

friend, best friend, share, help, kind, care, fun, play, support, listen, honest, talk, together, trust, school, smile, happy, fight, forgive, love

🗣️ Example Starter:

“I think friendship is very important. A good friend makes you feel happy and never leaves you alone. My best friend and I play games, tell jokes, and help each other with schoolwork. When I feel sad, my friend cheers me up. In my opinion, everyone needs a good friend to laugh with, play with, and grow with.”

🌈 Follow-up Questions:

1️⃣ Why are friends important?
2️⃣ What do you like to do with your friends?
3️⃣ What makes someone a good friend?
4️⃣ How do you feel when your friend is kind to you?
5️⃣ What do you do if you and your friend have a fight?
6️⃣ Can you be friends with someone new?
7️⃣ Have you ever helped a friend?
8️⃣ What does your best friend mean to you?
9️⃣ What do you learn from friendship?
🔟 Why should we be honest with our friends?
1️⃣1️⃣ Can one friend make a big difference in your life?
1️⃣2️⃣ What is your happiest memory with a friend?
1️⃣3️⃣ Is it okay to have more than one best friend?
1️⃣4️⃣ What would you do if your friend felt lonely?
1️⃣5️⃣ How can you be a better friend?

SAMPLE 1/1

“ Hello everyone,

Today, I want to talk about a topic that is very close to our hearts — the importance of friendship.

Friendship is one of the most beautiful gifts we have in life. A true friend is someone who understands you, stands by you, and makes you feel better even when you're not at your best. Friends laugh with us, cry with us, and support us in both good times and bad times. In my opinion, life without friends would be dull, lonely, and much harder to handle.

I believe that friendship teaches us many life lessons. First of all, it teaches us how to share. From a young age, we learn to share our toys, our lunch, and even our thoughts and feelings with our friends. This sharing builds trust and understanding. It also teaches us kindness and patience. Sometimes friends make mistakes or behave differently, and we learn to forgive them, just like they forgive us when we make mistakes too.

Another reason why friendship is important is because it helps us grow as a person. Friends help us see the world from a different point of view. They may think differently, believe in different things, or have different hobbies, but when we spend time with them, we become more open-minded and understanding. A true friend will always help us become a better version of ourselves. If we are doing something wrong, a good friend will correct us — not to hurt us, but to help us improve.

Friendship is also important for our mental health. When we are sad, stressed, or anxious, talking to a friend can make us feel so much better. Just knowing that someone is there to listen without judging us can bring great comfort. Friends can cheer us up with a joke, a kind word, or just by spending time with us. They make our school days more fun and exciting, and even boring tasks seem easier when we do them with friends.

Let me share a small story. Last year, I was very nervous before my class presentation. I had practiced, but still felt scared to speak in front of everyone. My best friend noticed my fear and came to me with a smile. She said, “Don’t worry. You’re going to do great. I’ll be right there watching and cheering for you.” That small sentence gave me so much courage. I stood in front of the class, gave my speech confidently, and it turned out to be one of my best performances. That day I realized how powerful a friend’s support can be.

Friends also help us develop important social skills. When we interact with friends, we learn how to talk politely, listen carefully, respect others’ opinions, and solve problems peacefully. Sometimes we may argue with our friends, but through those arguments, we learn how to say sorry, forgive, and move on. These lessons are useful not just in school, but throughout our lives.

Being a good friend is just as important as having one. A good friend is someone who listens, who keeps promises, who never makes fun of your weaknesses, and who stands up for you. Being honest, kind, and trustworthy are the key values in any friendship. We should never gossip about our friends or break their trust. A good friend celebrates your success and supports you in failure.

Also, friendships are not just about fun. Sometimes, your friend may be going through a hard time — maybe they’re sad, feeling left out, or struggling with something at home or in school. Being there for them, listening without judging, and offering kind words or help is what true friendship is all about. Just like we expect our friends to care about us, we should also care for them.

Friendships can also happen in surprising places. You might find a friend in someone you didn’t expect — someone who is shy, someone new to your school, or even someone very different from you. That’s why we should always be open, friendly, and respectful to everyone. You never know when a kind smile or a simple “hello” might lead to a wonderful friendship.

In today’s busy world, many people forget how important it is to spend time with friends. We may be busy with studies, homework, or screens, but we should always find time to talk to and connect with our friends. A quick message, a kind word, or a fun conversation can make a big difference.

So, what is the importance of friendship? For me, friendship means love, support, laughter, learning, and trust. It makes life richer, brighter, and more meaningful. Friends help us grow, face our fears, and enjoy every moment a little more. We may forget what we studied in school years later, but we’ll always remember the friends we made and the memories we shared with them.

In conclusion, I believe that everyone should try to be a good friend and value the friendships they have. Let’s be kind, supportive, honest, and fun — because good friends are truly one of the greatest treasures in life.

Thank you! ”