Wicked Friendships

Support communication, self-reflection, and critical thinking with our new
Support communication, self-reflection, and critical thinking with our new

Ages

8–12

Duration

Medium (5-11 activities)

Celebrate the magic of friendship with this resource inspired by Wicked: For Good.

Wicked Friendships is a two-lesson sequence for pupils aged 6-11. Activities support the development of critical thinking and communication skills, and make curriculum links to: 

  • PSHE 
  • RSE 
  • Citizenship 
  • Ofcom’s media literacy aims 

The resource includes: 

  • 2 x PowerPoint presentations 
  • 2 x Lesson plans 
  • Teaching notes 
  • 4 x Activity sheets 
  • 1 x Home learning sheet 
  • 1 x Competition sheet 

About the resource 

Wicked Friendships explores the transformative power of friendship, and offers a space for self-reflection. The resource allows learners to both celebrate the joys of friendship, and develop confidence in navigating its challenges with kindness. 

Drawing on the film’s trailer and the evolving bond between Glinda and Elphaba, pupils will consider conflict, communication, and compromise. They’ll come to understand how friendships can change us for the better, and how identities can be shaped through connections with others. 

Wicked Friendships includes: 

Find a Friend activity sheet 

After discussing how to recognise and define friendship, pupils will share facts about themselves to forge connections with their classmates. 

Pieces of Us activity sheet 

Pupils will collaborate on a creative jigsaw-themed task that considers the qualities of a good friend. 

Magically Me home learning sheet 

Learners will reflect on their identities and express themselves through a self-portrait homework task. 

The Road to Change activity sheet 

Pupils will consider friends and experiences that have helped them change for the better, plotting these on a personal Yellow Brick Road of Change. 

Make a Change activity sheet  

Finally, learners will build on what it means to change for good by making pledges for their future self-development. 

Let dreams take flight in Oz! 

Our Welcome to Oz competition challenges learners to design a thrillifying poster for the wonderful land of Oz, bringing together visuals and a slogan to encourage people to visit. The most creative, enticing, and persuasive poster will win a LEGO® Wicked Welcome to Emerald City set and a Wicked: For Good merchandise bundle. Two runners up will receive LEGO® Wicked sets and film merchandise bundles. 

Submit entries ahead of the closing date of Friday 9 January 2026. Terms and conditions apply. 

In Cinemas November 21 

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Media Literacy
  • Relationships and Sex Education
  • PSHE Education

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