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Friendship Builders

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Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders

Explore and build healthy friendships

In this lesson, students will engage in interactive games and discussions to explore the importance of friendship and develop skills to build and maintain healthy relationships. This lesson is crucial as it helps students understand the value of friendships, learn how to communicate effectively, and practice empathy and cooperation, which are essential skills for their social and emotional development.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore and build healthy friendships

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Friendship Scenarios Printable Cards, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Friendship Reflection, A storybook about friendship, "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson, and Friendship Charades Action List

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

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

Step 2

Game: Friendship Charades

15 mins

  • Prepare slips of paper with friendship-related actions (e.g., sharing a toy, helping a friend).
  • Students take turns drawing a slip and acting out the action while others guess.
  • Discuss the importance of each action in building friendships.

Step 3

Story Time: Enemy Pie

10 mins

  • Read "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson to the class.
  • Discuss the story's themes and how the characters' relationships change.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the story.

Step 4

Activity: Friendship Pie Recipe

15 mins

  • After discussing "Enemy Pie," have students create their own 'Friendship Pie' recipe.
  • Ask them to list ingredients that symbolize qualities of a good friend (e.g., kindness, honesty).
  • Share and discuss their recipes with the class.

Step 5

Discussion: Importance of Friendship

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about why friendships are important.
  • Encourage students to think about how they feel when they are with friends and how they can be a good friend.

Step 6

Activity: Friendship Scenarios

15 mins

  • Distribute the Friendship Scenarios Printable Cards.
  • In pairs, have students role-play different scenarios and discuss how they would handle each situation.
  • Share insights with the class.

Step 7

Closure: Reflection Worksheet

10 mins

  • Hand out the 'Friendship Reflection' worksheet.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet, reflecting on what they learned about friendship today.
  • Collect worksheets for review.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guided questions to facilitate a discussion on the importance of friendship.

Why are friendships important?

Discuss how friendships can provide support, joy, and learning opportunities.







What qualities make someone a good friend?

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







How can we resolve conflicts with friends?

Talk about communication, empathy, and finding solutions together.







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Worksheet

Friendship Reflection

A worksheet for students to reflect on their understanding of friendship and how they can be a good friend.

What is one thing you learned about friendship today?








How can you be a better friend to others?








Describe a time when a friend helped you. How did it make you feel?








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Worksheet

Friendship Scenarios Printable Cards

Cards with different friendship scenarios for students to role-play and discuss.




Your friend is upset because they lost their favorite toy. What do you do?







You and your friend both want to play the same game, but there is only one set. How do you decide who plays first?







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







Your friend said something that hurt your feelings. How do you talk to them about it?




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Worksheet

Friendship Charades Action List

A list of actions related to friendship for students to act out during the charades game.




Sharing a toy







Helping a friend with homework







Giving a compliment







Inviting someone to play







Listening to a friend







Saying sorry







Making a new friend







Cheering up a sad friend




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