Warm-Up Discussion (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Hi there! I’m so happy to see you today. How has your day been so far?"


Wait for student’s response.


Teacher: "That sounds interesting! Today, we’re going to learn how to make new friends by starting conversations, listening carefully, and showing kindness."

Teacher: "Let’s look at our first slide in the Slide Deck. It’s called ‘What Makes a Good Friend?’"

Teacher: "Think about someone who is a good friend. What kinds of things do they do that make them special? Can you share one thing with me?"

Pause for response. Offer praise: "That’s a wonderful idea! I like how you said they share toys. Sharing is very kind."

Reading & Reflection (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Now, let’s read a short story together. I’ll open the Reading Passage."


Read expressively: "Once upon a time, two children saw each other on the playground..."


After reading:


Teacher: "Great listening! I have two questions for you:

1. How did the children start talking to each other?
2. How did they show kindness to one another?"
   
   
   Give student time to think and respond. Write responses on a board or paper.
   
   
   Teacher: "Awesome answers! They said ‘hi’ and smiled, and they shared their snacks. That’s exactly right."

Role-Play Scenarios (7 minutes)

Teacher: "Let’s practice with our Scenario Activity Cards. I’ll shuffle the cards, and you can pick one."

Student picks a card.


Teacher: "This card says: ‘You see someone playing alone at recess.’ Let’s pretend I’m that person. What could you say to start a conversation?"

Student tries.


Teacher: "That was great! You asked, ‘Do you want to play with me?’ Nice and clear. Now let’s switch roles. You be the person playing alone, and I’ll ask to join."


Model if needed and then praise the student: "I like how you smiled and spoke kindly when you asked."

Friend Match Game (7 minutes)

Teacher: "It’s time for our Friend Match Game! Here are character cards and interest cards."


Teacher: "Pick a character card—maybe a boy who loves soccer—and find an interest card that matches, like ‘I love soccer, too!’"


Student matches.


Teacher: "Nice match! You chose the soccer player and the soccer interest. That’s a great way to start a chat: ‘I like soccer, too!’"


Repeat with another match. Celebrate each with a thumbs-up.

Worksheet Activity (3 minutes)

Teacher: "Here’s your worksheet from Worksheet. Draw a new friend you’d like to meet, and write three kind things you could say or do to include them."

Student works.


Teacher (as needed): "You could say, ‘Can I play too?’ or offer to share a game. Those are kind ideas!"

Quick Quiz & Reflection (2 minutes)

Teacher: "Let’s finish with a quick quiz from the Quiz Sheet. Ready?"


Teacher: "Question: Name one way to show you’re listening."


Student answers.


Teacher: "Exactly! Nodding your head or making eye contact shows you’re listening. Great job!"

Closing & Next Steps (1 minute)

Teacher: "You did an amazing job today! I saw you smiling, asking questions, and being kind. One thing you did really well was starting a conversation by saying ‘Hi!’"

Teacher: "What’s one thing you’ll try next time you meet someone new?"


Student responds.


Teacher: "That’s a wonderful plan! Keep practicing with your teacher or family, and I can’t wait to hear how it goes. Have a great day!"

Friendship Builders Worksheet

1. Draw a new friend you would like to meet:

1. Write three kind things you could say or do to include your new friend:

a. ____________________________________________

b. ____________________________________________

c. ____________________________________________

1. How do you think you will feel when you make a new friend? You can write or draw your answer below:

Friendship on the Playground

It was a sunny day at Oak Tree Elementary, and recess had just started. Mia sat on the sidewalk, carefully drawing a bright orange cat with chalk. Alex watched quietly from the slide. He felt a little nervous but really wanted someone to play with. Taking a deep breath, he walked over and said softly, “Hi. What are you drawing?”

Mia looked up and smiled. “I’m drawing my cat, Whiskers. Do you like cats?”

Alex nodded. “I love cats! I have one named Luna.”

Mia’s eyes lit up. “That’s so cool! Does Luna purr when you pet her?”

Alex listened carefully and replied, “Yes, she purrs really loudly!” They talked more about their pets and realized they both enjoyed drawing and playing soccer.

Just then, a boy named Nate came by and teased Alex: “Why are you talking to her? You’re weird.” Alex’s cheeks turned red. Before he could say anything, Mia stood up and said kindly but firmly, “That’s not very nice. You don’t have to be mean.” Nate shrugged and walked away.

Alex smiled gratefully. Mia handed him a piece of blue chalk and said, “Let’s draw a soccer ball together!” They drew, laughed, and shared ideas as the bell rang. As they packed up, Alex said, “Thanks for being my friend, Mia.”

“See you tomorrow!” Mia waved. And just like that, two shy kids learned how saying “hi,” asking questions, and being kind could build a brand-new friendship.

Role-Play Scenarios Cards

Use these scenario cards to practice starting conversations, offering help, and showing kindness. Shuffle the cards, draw one, and role-play the situation.

Cards:

1. Playing Alone
   “You see someone playing alone at recess. What could you say to join them?”
   
   
   
2. New Student
   “A new student is near the swings by themselves. What friendly words can you use to say hello?”
   
   
   
3. Dropped Pencil
   “You notice a classmate dropped their pencil. What could you say or do to help them?”
   
   
   
4. Sharing a Snack
   “You have an extra snack. How can you offer it kindly to someone who looks hungry?”
   
   
   
5. Different Interests
   “You and a classmate like different games. How could you find something you both enjoy?”
   
   
   
6. Lunch Invitation
   “Someone is sitting alone at lunch. What could you say to invite them to sit with you?”
   
   
   

Friend Match Game

Instructions:

1. Lay out the character cards face up in one row.
2. Lay out the interest cards face up below the character cards.
3. For each character, find the interest card that matches what they like.
4. When you make a match, say a sentence to start a conversation, like “I like soccer, too!”
5. Celebrate each successful match with a thumbs-up.

Character Cards

• Soccer Sam (loves soccer)
• Art Alex (enjoys drawing)
• Cat Casey (adores cats)
• Book Bella (likes reading stories)
• Builder Ben (plays with blocks)
• Nature Naomi (explores outside)

Interest Cards

• “I love soccer!”
• “I enjoy drawing.”
• “I like cats.”
• “I read books.”
• “I build with blocks.”
• “I like being outside.”

Match each character with the interest they share. Then practice saying your conversation starter!
For example:
Soccer Sam + “I love soccer!” → “I like soccer, too! Want to play?”