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In the early school years (K-3) most kids easily fall into friendships. The level of interactions is simple and
there usually aren’t too many problems. But starting around 4th grade, friendships (especially amongst
girls) can become very complex—allegiances can shift on a dime and sometimes playground feuds can lead
to hurt feelings, bewilderment, and isolation.
 Annie
Fox’s fun, interactive teaching style makes her workshops for girls of all ages accessible and educational...
Annie’s workshops touched off a chain reaction throughout our council of parents saying, ‘We
need that!’ and her trainings deliver the goods. I recommend Annie Fox’s communication and
friendship workshops for girls of all ages.
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Terri Hague, Senior Program Specialist, Girl Scouts of San Francisco Bay Area |
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Real Friends vs. The Other Kind is designed to help 4th-8th graders understand that healthy friendships
are the only kind worth having. Kids will gain confidence and competence in creating and maintaining real friendships
while learning to become their own best friend.
This workshop provides kids with the tools to:
- Understand the essence of real friendship — What happens when
you’ve got trust,
respect, and honesty, and what happens when you don’t?
- Assess their personal Support Network — Are you getting
what you need from your friends?
- Recognize how your choices matter — Do your choices
reflect who you really are?
- Resolve conflicts peacefully — How can you and
a friend talk honestly about a problem without hurting the friendship?
Other topics covered include:
- Stress and de-stressing
- How to bully-proof yourself
- What to do about rumors
- What to do when you’ve outgrown a friend or a friend has outgrown you
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