Friendship Builders is an in-person social skills group designed to help children learn and practice the foundational skills needed to interact positively with peers. The group is based on the evidence-based Children’s Friendship Training curriculum, which teaches practical strategies for navigating common social situations and developing stronger peer interactions.

During each small-group session, children are introduced to a new social skill and have opportunities to practice it through guided activities, role-play, and interaction with other group members. The group environment provides a supportive space for children to learn, rehearse, and build confidence using these skills.

Caregivers receive weekly updates on their child’s progress in the group, including information about the skills being practiced and suggestions for how these strategies can be reinforced at home and in community settings.

Children will learn and practice skills such as:
• Making a good first impression
• Conversing with other children
• Finding common interests with peers
• Playing fairly and being gracious when winning or losing
• Resolving conflicts
• Handling rejection, teasing, and bullying
• Joining other children at play
• Being a good host during playdates
• Showing respect to other children and adults

• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• School Age
• Social Skills

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Your child may be a good fit for Friendship Builders if they:
• Can communicate using full sentences to express ideas, needs, and opinions
• Show some interest in interacting with peers or learning about friendships
• Are able to participate in small group activities for approximately 20-30 minutes
• Can listen to and follow basic group instructions
• Are able to engage in group activities with minimal disruptive behaviour

One 2-hour session per week for 10-weeks

April 23, 2026 (4:00pm - 6:00pm)