Secret Friend
To develop observational empathy and anonymous kindness through a secret friend activity.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Personal, Social & Emotional
- Learning area: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Level: EYFS Reception
Objectives
- Performs secret kindness acts
- Observes friend's needs
- Shows anonymous generosity
- Reflects on being kind
Materials
- Name cards in envelopes
- Kindness ideas list
- Reveal day celebration
- Thank you cards
Instructions
ASSIGNING SECRET FRIENDS: 'You'll each get an envelope with someone's name. That's your SECRET friend for the week! Don't tell anyone! Your job is to be extra kind to them—secretly!'
SUGGESTING KIND ACTS: 'You could: save them a space, draw them a picture, say something nice, help them with something, smile at them extra. Be creative with your kindness!'
MAINTAINING THE SECRET: 'Has anyone guessed their secret friend? Not yet? Keep being secretly kind! Remember—the best kindness is when no one knows you did it!'
REVEALING AND CELEBRATING: 'Reveal time! Leo, your secret friend was... Mia! Mia, did you notice someone being extra kind? What did they do? How did it feel?'