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Friendship and Support

Lesson Plan

Friendship and Support

Building healthy relationships

This lesson focuses on teaching 3rd-grade students the importance of friendship and peer support for mental wellness. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn how to identify qualities of a good friend, understand the value of supporting peers, and practice empathy. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive classroom environment and helping students develop essential social-emotional skills.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Building healthy relationships

Materials

Discussion Questions, Friendship Qualities Worksheet, Scenario Cards, Pencils, and Whiteboard

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

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

Step 2

Group Activity: Friendship Qualities

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Friendship Qualities Worksheet' to each student.
  • Have students list qualities they think are important in a friend.
  • Discuss as a class and write key qualities on the whiteboard.

Step 3

Role-Playing Scenarios

10 mins

  • Use 'Scenario Cards' to present different friendship situations.
  • In small groups, students role-play the scenarios and discuss how to handle each situation positively.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can support their peers in these scenarios.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed about friendship and support.
  • Ask students to share one thing they will do to be a better friend.
  • Conclude with a positive affirmation about the importance of supporting each other.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guided questions to facilitate a discussion on friendship and support.

What does being a good friend mean to you?

Encourage students to think about qualities like kindness, honesty, and support.







How can you show support to a friend who is feeling sad?

Guide students to consider actions like listening, offering help, or spending time together.







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Worksheet

Friendship Qualities Worksheet

A worksheet for students to list and reflect on important friendship qualities.

List three qualities you think are important in a friend.

Think about how you like to be treated by your friends.







Write about a time when you showed support to a friend.

Consider a situation where you helped a friend in need.







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Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Cards with different friendship scenarios for role-playing activities.




Your friend is upset because they lost their favorite toy. How can you help?







A new student joins your class and looks lonely. What can you do to make them feel welcome?







Your friend is being teased by others. How can you support them?




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