Lesson Plan
Friendship Power-Up Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce core qualities of healthy friendships and practice active listening to build strong peer connections.
Building awareness of friendship foundations and listening skills empowers the student to form trusting relationships, reduce conflict, and feel supported.
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Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Icebreaker Chat
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Exploring Friendship Foundations
10 minutes
Step 3
Game: Active Listening Bingo
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 minutes
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Friendship Power-Up Session 2 Lesson Plan
Teach the student to identify anger triggers, practice self-regulation strategies, and use conflict resolution steps to manage disagreements calmly.
Learning to recognize and regulate anger and handle conflict constructively reduces outbursts, strengthens friendships, and builds communication skills.
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Time
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Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feelings Check & Breath Break
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Anger Thermometer Identification
8 minutes
Step 3
Game: Calm-Down Strategy Matching
8 minutes
Step 4
Discussion & Role-Play: Conflict Resolution
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
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Friendship Power-Up Session 3 Lesson Plan
Equip the student to share her thoughts and feelings openly, practice vulnerability prompts, and learn strategies to maintain and strengthen friendships through regular supportive actions.
Openness and consistency deepen trust, foster mutual support, and help the student build lasting, healthy peer connections by practicing vulnerable sharing and care habits.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feeling Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Vulnerability Prompt Share
10 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet: Friendship Maintenance Checklist
8 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play: Peer Support Scenarios
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
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