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Friendship Builders Lesson Plan

Students will learn how to make friends by practicing introductions, sharing feelings, and cooperating in group activities to build empathy and positive peer relationships.

Helping kindergarteners develop social skills early fosters empathy, communication, and teamwork. This foundation supports emotional well-being and a positive classroom climate.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Introductions

5 minutes

Step 2

Friendship Bingo

8 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Sharing

5 minutes

Step 4

Cooperation Craft: Friendship Bracelets

8 minutes

Step 5

Compliment & Reflection Circle

4 minutes

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Friendship Builders

Welcome & Introductions

Friendship Bingo

Emotion Sharing

Cooperation Craft: Friendship Bracelets

Compliment & Reflection Circle

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Friendship Builders

Caroline Rose Anastasi

Tier 1
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