Friendship Red Flags (Elementary Worksheet)
A simple activity to help students understand healthy vs. unhealthy friendships.
What Is a Friendship Red Flag?
A friendship red flag is a warning sign that someone may not be treating you with kindness, respect, or fairness. This worksheet will help you spot the signs so you can stay safe, make good choices, and build strong friendships.
Healthy Friendship Clues (Green Flags)
These are good signs that a friendship feels safe:
Shares and takes turns
Says kind words
Cheers you up when you're sad
Plays fairly
Listens to your ideas
Apologizes when they hurt your feelings
Unhealthy Friendship Clues (Red Flags)
These are warning signs that something may not feel right:
Calls you names
Leaves you out on purpose
Tries to boss or control you
Makes fun of you
Gets mad if you play with someone else
Breaks promises again and again
Activity: Red Flag or Green Flag?
Read each example and circle the right answer.
A friend shares the last marker with you.
GREEN FLAG / RED FLAG
A friend says, "If you don't play with me, I won't be your friend."
GREEN FLAG / RED FLAG
A friend helps you when you fall on the playground.
GREEN FLAG / RED FLAG
A friend tells other kids your secrets.
GREEN FLAG / RED FLAG
A friend cheers for you when you win a game.
GREEN FLAG / RED FLAG
A friend only plays with you when they want something.
GREEN FLAG / RED FLAG
"How Does This Feel?" Check-In
Draw a face next to each situation:
🙂 = feels good 😐 = not sure 🙁 = feels bad
Someone yells at you when you make a small mistake.
🙂 😐 🙁
Someone invites you to sit with them at lunch.
🙂 😐 🙁
Someone laughs when you say you don't like something.
🙂 😐 🙁
Someone asks if you want to join their group.
🙂 😐 🙁
What Can I Do If I See a Red Flag?
Here are four choices you can circle:
01
Walk away and play somewhere safe
02
Use your words ("I don't like that.")
03
Talk to a trusted adult (teacher, parent, counselor)
04
Choose a different friend who makes you feel good
Circle the one you want to try first.
My Friendship Promise
Write one sentence about how you want to treat your friends.

"My friends should feel _________________ when they are around me."
My Safe Friends List
Write the names of people who make you feel happy, safe, and included.

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A Final Thought
Good friends make you feel safe, supported, and accepted. If something feels wrong or confusing, it's okay to talk to an adult who can help.
Because your Peace of Mind is our priority.