Friendship Builders for Two

Kiley Horn

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders for Two

Build positive relationships

This lesson is designed for two third-grade students to develop positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with each other. Through personalized creative tasks and discussion, students will explore the importance of kindness, understanding, and respect in friendships. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive environment and equipping students with essential social skills.

Audience

Two third-grade students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Materials for Creative Task (paper, markers, etc.), Worksheet: Friendship Scenarios, and Quiz: Understanding Friendship

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on what makes a good friend.
Ask each student to share examples of positive interactions they've had with friends.

Step 2

Creative Task

10 minutes

Provide materials for the students to create a friendship poster together.
Encourage them to draw or write about what makes a good friend and decorate it with positive words and images.

Step 3

Storytelling and Discussion

5 minutes

Ask each student to share a short story about a time they helped a friend or were helped by a friend.
Discuss the qualities of a good friend based on their stories.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 minutes

Distribute the 'Friendship Scenarios' worksheet.
Have each student complete the scenarios individually.
Discuss answers together.

Step 5

Quiz and Closure

5 minutes

Administer the 'Understanding Friendship' quiz to assess each student's understanding.
Conclude with a positive affirmation about the importance of being a good friend.

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Worksheet

Friendship Scenarios

This worksheet contains scenarios for students to think about and discuss how they would handle them to build positive relationships.

What would you do if you saw someone being teased at recess?

Think about how you can support the person being teased.

How would you feel if a friend didn't invite you to their birthday party? What could you do?

Consider how you can express your feelings respectfully.