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What is We Are Friends?

We Are Friends is a fully intensive, sequential, online program that uses evidence-based practices, learning activities,games, videos, music, positive affirmations, familiar faces and more to teach and reinforce emotional, social and behavioral skills for school, home and life success.

We Are Friends changes lives by improving:

  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Worth
  • Relationships
  • Cognitive Function
  • Communication Skills
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Social & Behavioral Awareness
What social, emotional and behavioral skills does We Are Friends teach?
  • Nonverbal Communication Skills: Eye Contact, Listening, Facial Expressions, Posture, Distance
  • Verbal Communication Skills: Greet a Friend, Answer Questions, Ask Questions, Acknowledge Answers, Close a Conversation
  • Understanding Emotions: Name Feelings, Understand Feelings, Change Feelings, Create Solutions, Active Listening
  • Behavioral & Social Awareness Skills: Manners, Make Friends and Stop Bullying, Solve Problems with Friends, Self-Advocacy, Care for Yourself, Others and the World
How do I access the We Are Friends program?
  • If you are using Google Chrome, go to wearefriends.cool.
  • If you are using the IOS app, you must be on an ipad IOS 13+ and go to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/we-are-friends/id1500470079.
What age group is the We Friends program for?

We Are Friends is designed for neurodivergent and neurotypical children, PreK through 3rd grade, and children that are developmentally between the ages of 4 and 9.

Is this program research-validated?

Yes, this program not only uses research-based practices but it has also been researched and tested with neurotypical and neurodivergent children.

My child/student is nonverbal, can they still use the program?

Absolutely! Supported by the National Science Foundation, this program was researched and tested in life skills classes with nonverbal children.

Who can implement the program?

Parents, teachers, therapists and other related service providers can implement this program successfully.

I work at a school. How do I implement the program?

This program is designed to be adaptable to fit your classroom needs. Depending on how many devices you have, and your student’s ability level—you can implement this program as a whole group, small group, or one-to-one.

I live in Utah. Does this program qualify for Utah Fits All?

Yes, if you received a Utah Fits All grant, it will cover the cost of the We Are Friends program. Please email customerservice@teachingitright.com for further details.

How long does it take to do We Are Friends?

10 minutes each day, four to five days per week, and up to a year to fully complete.

What technology is required for We Are Friends?

The program can be completed using iPads with IOS 13+, Chromebooks, and laptops using Google Chrome.

Can a child use the program on different devices and locations?

As long as a child uses Google Chrome (using a Chromebook or laptop), they can access the program anywhere. However, if a child uses the program on the iPad through the app, they can only login to the program using the app on an iPad.

Is We Are Friends available in other languages?

No, not at this time. It is only available in English.

Does We Are Friends have closed captions?

No, not at this time. Only in the social skills songs.

Who are influencers, and why are they important?

This program is designed to integrate real people the child knows into the program such as a parent, teacher or therapist. This is a unique and fun way for children to build connections and feel support by key influencers in their lives.

Can my child/student start the We Are Friends program if the influencers haven’t recorded their videos?

Yes, but it’s not ideal because they’ll only see the demo influencer videos. This hinders the child’s opportunity to develop better relationships with their assigned influencers.

Why is my child/student hearing background noise during their recorded social skills song?

Children are encouraged to wear headphones while participating in We Are Friends to effectively record videos and songs and to ensure clear audio.

Does my child/student need to record the song?

While kids enjoy recording themselves singing the social skill songs, recording is completely optional! If you’re an educator using this program with a whole group, we suggest not recording the song. Instead, have the students sing along together! Most device microphones aren’t able to capture multiple voices at once.

My child/student will not take their photo. What should I do?

That is okay. Sometimes it takes time for a child to feel comfortable taking their photo. There are several alternatives. You can have the child draw a picture or find an object that represents them and take a photo of that instead. Keep encouraging them to take their photo, and with time, they may feel more comfortable.

My question has not been answered.

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