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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.

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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

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Friendship Kickoff

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Warm-Up Discussion

Icebreaker: Pair-Share

Activity: Friendship Bingo

Kindness Prompt Reflection

Closing & Commitments

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Friendship Kickoff

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