Roll a Friendship Starter

Roll a Friendship Starter is a fun, gentle roll-and-respond game that helps children practise friendly, kind language while building confidence and positive peer connections. Children roll the dice and respond using simple, child-friendly phrases, learning how to start conversations, join in games, and show kindness to others.

Perfect for circle time, PSHE, ELSA sessions, or small group activities, this low-prep resource encourages inclusion, empathy, and a sense of belonging. It’s an engaging way to support emotional wellbeing while developing essential social and communication skills in a calm, supportive format.

How to Play

1. Roll two dice and use one die for the across number and one die for down number.
2. Find the matching square on the game sheet.
3. Read the phrase in the square.
4. Practise saying it out loud to a friend, partner, or the group.
5. Cover that square with a counter.
6. Take turns and keep rolling to explore different friendship starters!

This simple game encourages children to use kind, friendly language, practise social skills, and build confidence in starting conversations.

Benefits / Key Features

• Encourages kind, friendly communication
• Builds confidence and social skills
• Supports emotional wellbeing and empathy
• Perfect for circle time, PSHE, or small groups
• Low-prep, ready-to-use, child-friendly
• Promotes inclusion, connection, and belonging

Download: Roll a friendship starter game