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Friendship Builders

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Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders

How to Make Friends

This lesson focuses on teaching students how to make friends by understanding the qualities of a good friend and practicing friendship skills through role-playing. It's important because building friendships is a key social skill that enhances students' emotional well-being and helps them feel more connected in school.

Audience

3rd-4th Grade Small Group

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Paper and Pencils

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of making friends.
  • Explain why making friends is important and how it can make school more enjoyable.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to explore what makes a good friend.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Activity: Role-Playing

10 mins

  • Divide students into pairs and give each pair a role-playing scenario.
  • Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on how to approach someone to make friends.
  • After each role-play, discuss what went well and what could be improved.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed and learned during the lesson.
  • Encourage students to try making a new friend during the week.
  • Thank the students for their participation.
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Discussion

Friendship Discussion

A discussion to explore the qualities of a good friend and how to make friends.

What qualities do you think make someone a good friend?

Encourage students to think about kindness, listening, sharing, and being supportive.







How do you feel when you make a new friend?

Discuss feelings of happiness, excitement, and sometimes nervousness.







What are some ways you can approach someone to become friends?

Talk about introducing yourself, asking to play together, or finding common interests.







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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play making friends.




You see someone playing alone at recess. How would you approach them to make friends?







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







You and a friend had a disagreement. How can you resolve it and stay friends?




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