Friendship Builders

Jamie Ruble

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders

Build and maintain healthy friendships

This lesson focuses on building and maintaining healthy friendships through games and group discussions. Students will learn the importance of trust and communication through interactive activities. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop essential social-emotional skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

Audience

1st-3rd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Build and maintain healthy friendships

Materials

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

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

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

Step 2

Friendship Scenarios Activity

10 mins

Distribute Friendship Scenarios Cards to small groups.
Have each group discuss their scenario and come up with a solution.
Encourage students to think about trust and communication in their solutions.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

Bring the class back together for a group discussion.
Use the Discussion Questions to guide the conversation about the scenarios and solutions.
Highlight key points about trust and communication.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
Ask students to share one thing they learned about being a good friend.

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Worksheet

Friendship Scenarios Cards

These cards contain different friendship scenarios for students to discuss and solve in groups.

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

You and your friend both want to play with the same toy. How can you decide who gets to play with it first?

A new student has joined your class and seems shy. How can you make them feel welcome?

Your friend didn't invite you to their birthday party. How do you talk to them about it?

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to guide a group discussion on friendship scenarios and solutions.

What are some qualities of a good friend?

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

How can we show trust in our friendships?

Discuss examples like keeping promises and being reliable.

Why is communication important in friendships?

Highlight how clear communication can prevent misunderstandings and strengthen bonds.