Lesson Plan
Friendship Formula Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice a simple ‘Friendship Formula’ (Smile + Ask + Listen) through engaging icebreakers and partner activities, then reflect on their experiences using a guided worksheet to build confidence in making new friends.
Building friendship skills fosters a supportive classroom community, reduces social anxiety, and helps students feel connected and confident in social settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Teach the Friendship Formula
10 minutes
Step 3
Partner Practice Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Reflection
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Friendship Formula
Lesson Objectives
Why Friendship Skills Matter
Icebreaker: Two Truths and a Dream
Icebreaker Instructions
The Friendship Formula
Breakdown of the Formula
Modeling the Formula
Partner Practice Activity
Worksheet Reflection
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Thank You!

Worksheet

