8–12
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:
The resource includes:
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.
A guide to our Wicked Friendships resource.
Size: 34.34 MB
A plan to guide you through the PowerPoint and activities for Lesson One
Size: 5.09 MB
Explore the theme of friendship, inspired by Elphaba and Glinda.
Size: 83.11 MB
Forge connections in this activity promoting community and communication.
Size: 3.31 MB
Inspire a spirit of togetherness as pupils reflect on their shared values.
Size: 3.41 MB
Support pupils to celebrate their individuality in this creative challenge.
Size: 3.23 MB
A plan to guide you through the PowerPoint and activities for Lesson Two
Size: 31.90 MB
Explore the effect of change on friendships and the greater good.
Size: 100.81 MB
Pupils will capture changes in their lives on the yellow brick road.
Size: 4.92 MB
Make pledges and promises in this feel-good activity.
Size: 3.28 MB
Design a thrillifying poster for the wonderful Land of Oz.
Size: 29.26 MB
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