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Building Friendships

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Lesson Plan

Building Friendships

Learn social skills for friendships

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of friendships and learn essential social skills to build and maintain healthy relationships. Through role-playing activities and group discussions, students will practice empathy, communication, and cooperation. This lesson is crucial for young students as it helps them develop interpersonal skills that are vital for their social and emotional growth.

Audience

1st to 3rd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn social skills for friendships

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Role-playing scenario cards, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what friendship means.
  • Ask students to share examples of what makes a good friend.

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a role-playing scenario card.
  • Instruct students to act out the scenario, focusing on using kind words and actions.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Use discussion questions to guide a conversation about the role-playing activity.
  • Encourage students to share what they learned about being a good friend.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key points about friendship and social skills.
  • Ask students to think of one way they can be a good friend today.
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Discussion

Friendship and Social Skills Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the role-playing activity and understand the importance of social skills in friendships.

What did you learn from the role-playing activity?

Encourage students to share their experiences and what they observed about communication and cooperation.







Why is it important to be a good friend?

Discuss the benefits of having friends and how being a good friend can make others feel.







How can you show kindness to your friends?

Guide students to think of specific actions or words that demonstrate kindness.







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