Lesson Plan
Friendship Contract Lesson Plan
Students will collaboratively define what being a good friend looks and sounds like, then create a written Friendship Contract that includes agreed-upon behaviors and consequences for not following them.
This lesson builds social skills, empathy, and accountability by having students articulate friendship expectations and agree on fair consequences, fostering positive peer relationships and group cohesion.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Purpose
5 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Friend Qualities
10 minutes
Step 3
Draft the Friendship Contract
10 minutes
Step 4
Share and Agree
5 minutes

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

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