Friendship Quest

Bri’Anca Jordan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Friendship Quest

Relationship building activity

This lesson engages students in a game-based activity designed to build relationships and enhance social skills. Through interactive play, students will learn the importance of teamwork, communication, and empathy. This lesson is crucial for developing interpersonal skills that are essential for personal and academic success.

Audience

9-10 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Large open space, Cones or markers, Printable Cards: Friendship Challenges, and Discussion: Reflecting on Friendship

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Gather students in a circle.
Briefly discuss the importance of friendship and teamwork.
Explain that today's activity will help them learn more about each other and build stronger friendships.

Step 2

Friendship Quest Game

40 mins

Set up a large open space with cones or markers to create a course.
Divide students into small teams.
Provide each team with a set of "Friendship Challenges" cards.
Explain the rules: Teams must complete each challenge together to move to the next station.
Encourage students to communicate and support each other during the challenges.
Trust-Building Exercise: Include a trust-building activity such as a 'Blindfold Walk' where one team member is blindfolded and guided by their teammates through a simple obstacle course.

Step 3

Closure and Reflection

10 mins

Gather students back in a circle.
Facilitate a discussion using the "Reflecting on Friendship" questions.
Encourage students to share what they learned about their teammates and themselves.

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Worksheet

Friendship Challenges

These cards contain various challenges that teams must complete together to promote teamwork and relationship building.

Find something you all have in common.

Create a team handshake.

Share a funny story from your life.

Work together to build a tower using only your bodies.

Plan a group dance move.

Discussion

Reflecting on Friendship

This discussion helps students reflect on their experiences during the activity and the importance of friendship.

What was the most challenging part of the activity?

Encourage students to think about the challenges they faced and how they overcame them as a team.

How did you feel when your team completed a challenge?

Guide students to express their emotions and the sense of accomplishment they felt.

What did you learn about your teammates?

Help students recognize new insights about their peers and the value of teamwork.