Friendship and Feelings

Nancy DeFilippo

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Friendship and Feelings

Identify and express emotions

This lesson helps 2nd grade students identify and express emotions in friendships through storytelling and role-playing. By engaging in these activities, students will learn empathy and understanding, which are crucial for fostering stronger relationships. This lesson is important as it equips students with the social-emotional skills needed to navigate friendships effectively.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Identify and express emotions

Materials

Storybook about friendship, Role-play scenario cards, Discussion questions, Worksheet on emotions, and Crayons and paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about what friendship means.
Ask students to share examples of how they feel when they are with friends.

Step 2

Storytelling

10 mins

Read a storybook about friendship to the class.
Pause at key moments to ask students how the characters might be feeling.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Use the discussion questions to explore the emotions in the story.
Encourage students to relate the story to their own experiences.

Step 4

Role-Playing

10 mins

Divide students into small groups and give each group a role-play scenario card.
Have students act out the scenarios, focusing on expressing emotions and resolving conflicts.

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Distribute the worksheet on emotions.
Ask students to draw or write about a time they felt a strong emotion with a friend.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Gather students and ask them to share what they learned about emotions and friendships.
Reinforce the importance of empathy and understanding in friendships.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Friendship

A set of questions to guide a discussion on emotions in friendships, based on the story read in class.

How did the characters in the story show they were friends?

Look for actions and words that demonstrate friendship.

What emotions did the characters feel during the story?

Identify specific emotions and discuss why they felt that way.

Can you think of a time you felt the same way as a character in the story?

Encourage personal connections and sharing.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Emotions in Friendship

A worksheet for students to express their understanding of emotions in friendships through drawing or writing.

Draw a picture of you and a friend feeling happy together.

Think about what makes you happy with your friends.

Write about a time you felt sad with a friend and how you handled it.

Consider what happened and how you resolved the situation.