A friendship celebration should not choose the most popular person

Build the occasion around welcoming practices and cooperative tasks instead of public relationship rankings. Different children can contribute without naming a best friend or revealing how they experience the group's social relationships.

A group can celebrate clear invitations instead of naming a best friend.

Celebrate actions that make participation easier

Plan a shared task where different contributions matter. Avoid structures that reward existing friendship groups or publicly compare relationships.

Identify inclusive actions. Try a cooperative task. Reflect on access.

Who can participate comfortably? Offer solo contributions to a shared display.

Avoid public friendship rankings.

Resources

• Friendship Activity Mat — Choose suitable sections as an optional cooperative celebration activity.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality
• United Nations — international days and weeks

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