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Friendship Builders

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Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders

Build confidence in friendships

This lesson plan is designed for a group of second graders who struggle with making and keeping friends. Over nine sessions, students will engage in activities and discussions that promote friendship skills, such as communication, empathy, and cooperation. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social skills that are crucial for their emotional well-being and success in school.

Audience

Second Graders (Ages 7-8)

Time

30 minutes per session

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Printable Friendship Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of friendship.
  • Explain the importance of making and keeping friends.
  • Briefly outline the session's activity and discussion.

Step 2

Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute printable friendship cards to each student.
  • Explain the rules of the game: students will write or draw something nice about a classmate on the card.
  • Encourage students to exchange cards and discuss what they wrote or drew.

Step 3

Discussion

8 mins

  • Gather students in a circle for a discussion.
  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation about friendship.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the session.
  • Encourage students to practice what they've learned in their daily interactions.
  • Thank students for their participation and enthusiasm.
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Discussion

Friendship Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on friendship skills and experiences.

What makes someone a good friend?

Encourage students to think about qualities like kindness, listening, and sharing.







How can you show a friend that you care about them?

Discuss actions like helping, spending time together, and giving compliments.







What should you do if you have a disagreement with a friend?

Guide students to think about communication, apologizing, and finding solutions.







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Worksheet

Printable Friendship Cards

Cards for students to write or draw positive messages for their classmates.




You are a great friend because...







I like playing with you because...







You make me smile when...







Thank you for...




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