What Is a Friendship Bench and How Does it Work?
A friendship bench is a safe place on the playground for kids to go when they need a friend. When someone sits on the friendship bench, they are letting other students and teachers know that they are looking for a friend to play with or someone to talk to.
A friendship bench does the following things:
If you are interested in learning more about how we have placed benches in schools around Oahu, see the About Our Project page. For a guide on how to implement the program at your school or organization, download the Friendship Bench Program All You Need to Know! Guide.
A friendship bench does the following things:
- It supports an environment of compassion, inclusion, and anti-bullying.
- It provides a way for younger students to take action when they feel they need it.
- It assists teachers by identifying students who are looking for support or who may need help socializing.
If you are interested in learning more about how we have placed benches in schools around Oahu, see the About Our Project page. For a guide on how to implement the program at your school or organization, download the Friendship Bench Program All You Need to Know! Guide.
