Enemy Pie (Social Emotional Lesson)

Enemy Pie Friendship & Community Building Activity Packet
Ditch the "enemies" and build a sweet classroom community!

Looking for the perfect companion activity for the beloved mentor text Enemy Pie by Derek Munson? This 14-page packet is the ultimate tool for teaching conflict resolution, inclusion, and friendship at the beginning of the year or anytime your classroom needs a community reset!

This low-prep, high-engagement activity gets students out of their seats, talking, and discovering how much they actually have in common with their peers—just like the characters in the book!

What’s Included in This 14-Page Packet:

• "Find a Friend" Fun Fact Worksheets: Carefully designed find-someone-who style sheets that prompt students to identify their own interests and find classmates who share them.

• Comprehensive Teacher Discussion Guide: A curated list of deep-dive discussion questions that connect the interactive game back to the core message of Enemy Pie.

• Full Color Options: Perfect for laminating and reusing as a permanent center year after year.

• Ink-Friendly Black & White Options: Ready to print and copy for immediate, single-use student worksheets.

How It Works in Your Classroom:

1. Read: Read Enemy Pie aloud to your class.

2. Check: Students check off the fun facts on their worksheet that apply to them.

3. Mingle: Students walk around the room sharing facts and writing down the names of peers who share their interests.

4. Discuss: Gather back together and use the included discussion questions to reflect on how shared interests build strong friendships!

✨ Why Teachers Love It:

• Perfect for SEL: Directly targets social-emotional learning, perspective-taking, and kindness.

• Gets Kids Moving: A structured, active mingling game that keeps high energy focused on a positive goal.

• Print-and-Go Easy: Zero complicated cutting or prepping required.