Lesson Plan
Friendship Match-Up Lesson Plan
Students will identify shared interests through an interactive “Same as Me” activity and reflect on how these commonalities help build friendships.
Recognizing shared interests fosters empathy, social connection, and peer relationships, helping students feel included and strengthening the classroom community.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Same as Me Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Discussion
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Friendship Match-Up!
Objective
Same as Me Activity
Sample Topics
Reflection
Takeaways

Worksheet


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