Lesson Plan
Friendship Contract Lesson Plan
Students will watch a short video on friendship, then collaboratively define what being a good friend looks and sounds like, and create a written Friendship Contract with agreed behaviors and consequences.
Adding a video example grounds students’ understanding in relatable scenarios, builds common language around friendship, and enhances engagement before co-creating clear expectations and restorative consequences.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Technology
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Purpose
3 minutes
Step 2
Watch Video
5 minutes
Step 3
Discuss Video and Key Takeaways
5 minutes
Step 4
Brainstorm Friend Qualities
8 minutes
Step 5
Draft the Friendship Contract
7 minutes
Step 6
Share, Sign, & Display
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Friendship Contract
Why a Friendship Contract?
Brainstorm: Looks Like / Sounds Like
Draft Our Friendship Contract
Possible Consequences
Share, Sign, & Display

Worksheet

