Lesson Plan
Friendship Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will act as Friendship Detectives to practice greeting peers, using active listening skills, and showing empathy through guided discussion and a targeted worksheet.
Building strong social skills helps 4th–5th graders form positive friendships, boosts confidence, and supports emotional well-being in and out of school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Greeting Detectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Independent Practice: Worksheet Investigation
10 minutes
Step 4
Closure: Detective Debrief
5 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
