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Building Friendships

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Lesson Plan

Building Friendships

Developing Social Skills

This lesson focuses on helping 2nd-grade students develop essential social skills through a project-based learning approach. Students will watch a video about respecting each other and then engage in a collaborative activity to practice these skills. This lesson is important as it fosters a positive classroom environment and equips students with the tools to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Discussion Questions, and Art Supplies (paper, markers, crayons)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by discussing the importance of social skills and how they help us make friends and work well with others.
  • Introduce the video "Respecting Each Other in School" and explain that it will show ways to be respectful and kind.

Step 2

Video Viewing

14 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and examples of how they can show respect in their own lives.

Step 4

Activity: Friendship Poster

6 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide them with art supplies.
  • Ask each group to create a poster that shows different ways to be a good friend.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork as they work on their posters.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Have each group present their poster to the class.
  • Summarize the key points about being respectful and kind.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions for Social Skills

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion about the video and help students reflect on the importance of social skills.

What did you learn about respect from the video?

Encourage students to mention specific examples from the video.







How can you show respect to your classmates?

Guide students to think about actions like listening, sharing, and being kind.







Why is it important to be a good friend?

Discuss the benefits of having friends and how it makes school more enjoyable.







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