A Buddies program pairs whole classes of older and younger students for academic and recreational activities to help build caring cross-age relationships.

How it works

The Buddies program is supported by the Cross-Age Buddies Activity Book, which includes 40 activities in language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education. For each activity, buddy teachers plan together, prepare their own classes, support the buddy pairs during the activity, and reflect on the experience with their students afterward.

Download Buddies sample activity (1.5mb pdf)

Download Social focuses of the activities (1mb pdf)

See also

what’s taught

Teacher’s Package

Principal’s Package