Lesson Plan
Friendship Kickoff Lesson Plan
Students will learn key skills for making friends and practicing kindness through interactive icebreakers, group activities, and reflection.
Building positive relationships on Day 1 fosters a welcoming classroom, increases students’ sense of belonging, and promotes empathy and cooperation throughout the year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Pair-Share
7 minutes
Step 3
Friendship Bingo Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Kindness Prompt Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Commitments
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Friendship Kickoff
Today's Objectives
Agenda
Warm-Up Discussion
Icebreaker: Pair-Share
Activity: Friendship Bingo
Kindness Prompt Reflection
Closing & Commitments

Worksheet


Activity


Activity

