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Friendship in Action

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Lesson Plan

Friendship in Action

Identify what being a good friend looks like

This lesson helps students understand the qualities of a good friend through active and collaborative learning. By engaging in discussions and activities, students will explore the importance of kindness, empathy, and cooperation in friendships. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

2-5 graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Video: Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend, Discussion Questions, and Friendship Role-Play Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what friendship means to the students.
  • Ask students to share examples of good friends in their lives.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate the video to their own experiences.

Step 4

Friendship Role-Play

7 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a role-play scenario.
  • Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on demonstrating good friendship qualities.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned about being a good friend.
  • Encourage them to think of one way they can be a better friend in the future.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions will help guide a discussion about the qualities of a good friend after watching the video.

What qualities did you notice in the video that make someone a good friend?

Encourage students to mention specific actions or words from the video.







Can you think of a time when you or someone else showed these qualities?

Guide students to share personal stories or observations.







Why is it important to be a good friend?

Discuss the impact of friendship on personal happiness and classroom environment.







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Worksheet

Friendship Role-Play Scenarios

These cards contain scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on demonstrating good friendship qualities.




A friend is feeling sad because they lost a game. How can you cheer them up?







You see a new student sitting alone at lunch. What can you do to make them feel welcome?







Your friend forgot their lunch. How can you help them?







A classmate is struggling with a math problem. How can you offer support?




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