Lesson Plan
Friendship Framework
Students will develop relationship skills by collaboratively building a ‘Trust Tower’ and reflecting on how trust, cooperation, and respect strengthen friendships.
Strong peer relationships support academic and social-emotional growth. Teaching trust, cooperation, and respect helps 3rd graders build empathy, teamwork, and long-lasting friendships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Trust Circle
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Trust Tower Challenge
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflection: Friendship Reflections Journal
7 minutes
Step 4
Assessment and Share-Out
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Trust Tower Challenge
Objectives
Materials & Setup
Rules & Criteria
Team Roles
Example Tower
Reflection Prompts
Activity
Journal
