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Building Friendships Fun

Lesson Plan

Building Friendships Fun

Develop social skills and friendships

This lesson helps children develop social skills and build positive relationships through engaging role-playing and group activities. It's important because developing these skills at a young age lays the foundation for healthy interpersonal relationships that benefit them throughout their lives.

Audience

Believers (Ages 7-8)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Develop social skills and friendships

Materials

Discussion: Friendship Building, Worksheet: My Friend, and Printable Cards: Friendship Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Gather the children in a circle. Briefly introduce the topic of friendship. Ask them what makes a good friend and let a few children share their thoughts.

Step 2

Discussion: Friendship Building

5 mins

Facilitate the 'Friendship Building' discussion using the provided discussion guide. Encourage children to think about and share their ideas on what it means to be a good friend.

Step 3

Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios

10 mins

Distribute the 'Friendship Scenarios' printable cards. Pair the children and have each pair choose a card to act out. The scenarios will show different friendship situations. After 5 minutes of role-playing, bring the group back together and discuss what happened in each scenario.

Step 4

Worksheet: My Friend

7 mins

Hand out the 'My Friend' worksheet. Ask the children to think about one of their friends and fill out the worksheet with information about what makes that person a good friend.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

Have the children share one thing they learned about being a good friend today. Thank them for their participation and remind them to practice being a good friend every day.

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Discussion

Friendship Building

This discussion helps children think about what makes a good friend and how they can be good friends to others.

What do you think makes a good friend?

Encourage responses like being kind, sharing, listening, etc. Guide them if they need help coming up with ideas.







Can you think of a time when you were a good friend to someone?

Listen to students' stories and praise their good actions. Ask follow-up questions to understand their experiences better.







What could you do if you see someone who feels left out?

Guide responses towards inclusive actions like inviting them to play, talking to them, or asking if they're okay.







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Worksheet

My Friend

This worksheet helps children reflect on the qualities of a friend they appreciate and recognize the value of these traits.

Name of your friend:








What makes them a good friend?

Think about things they do that make you happy.







How do you feel when you are with your friend?








What is something nice you can do for your friend?

Think of a small act of kindness.







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Worksheet

Friendship Scenarios

These printable cards contain different scenarios that children can role-play to learn about and practice being good friends.




Scenario 1: A new student joins your class. How do you make them feel welcome?







Scenario 2: You see a friend who is sad. What do you do to cheer them up?







Scenario 3: Your friend forgot their lunch. What can you do to help them?







Scenario 4: A group is playing a game but one child is left out. How do you include them?




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