Lesson Plan
Friends First Lesson Plan
Students will learn how to greet classmates, share, listen, and collaborate through songs, stories, and partner activities to build a positive classroom community.
Establishing friendship skills in week one helps children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn while promoting social-emotional growth and reducing future conflicts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Name Tags
5 minutes
Step 2
Hello Song & Movement
5 minutes
Step 3
Story Time & Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Friend Match Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing Circle & Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Friends First
Welcome & Name Tags
Hello Song & Movement
Story Time & Discussion
Friend Match Activity
Closing Circle & Reflection
Ways to Be a Good Friend
