Lesson Plan
Friendship Fixers Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice strategies—empathy, active listening, and I-statements—to resolve common peer conflicts and build stronger friendships.
Second graders frequently experience disagreements that can strain relationships and disrupt learning. Teaching conflict-resolution skills fosters emotional awareness, respectful communication, and positive peer connections.
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Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Strategy Introduction
4 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Friendship Fixers
Warm-Up Question
Strategy 1: I-Statements
Strategy 2: Active Listening
Strategy 3: Empathy
Role-Play Practice
Reflection
Be a Friendship Fixer!
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
Reading
Reading
Answer Key
