How to Spot a Good Friend | SEL Ladybug Craft for Pre-K & Kindergarten

How to Spot a Good Friend | SEL Ladybug Craft for Pre-K & Kindergarten

Looking for a hands-on way to teach little learners about friendship and kindness? This adorable Ladybug SEL Craft helps kids spot the qualities of a good friend! ✨

With cut-and-paste “spots,” students will identify and sort behaviors into good friend vs not-so-good friend categories. It’s the perfect social-emotional learning activity for building classroom community and empathy skills.

What’s Included:

❤️ Printable Ladybug Craft Template

“Friendship Spots” cut-and-paste activity – featuring actions like:

• “Shares their pencil with me”
• “Smiles at me when I’m sad”
• “Says mean things”
• “Plays with me at recess”
• Boy & Girl versions included
• ✂️ Easy-prep and great for interactive bulletin boards or SEL journals

How to Use:

1. Talk with your students about what makes a good friend
2. Cut out and sort the ladybug spots (good vs. bad friend behaviors)
3. Paste the “good friend” spots onto the ladybug’s back
4. Optional: Add your own student-created “friendship spots” for even more personalization!

Perfect for back-to-school, Friendship Week, or anytime your class needs a little reminder about kindness, sharing, and looking out for one another.

Yara