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Friendship Web Activity

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Lesson Plan

Friendship Web Activity

Promote kindness and teamwork

In this lesson, students will participate in a 'Friendship Web' activity where they sit in a circle and pass a ball of yarn while sharing kind words about their peers. This activity creates a physical web symbolizing connection and community. It is important as it helps students understand the value of kindness and teamwork, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Grade 1 Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Promote kindness and teamwork

Materials

Ball of yarn, and Discussion questions attachment

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Explain the concept of friendship and how kind words can make others feel good.
  • Introduce the 'Friendship Web' activity and its purpose.

Step 2

Friendship Web Activity

15 minutes

  • Start with one student holding the ball of yarn.
  • Ask the student to say one nice thing about the person next to them and then pass the yarn.
  • Continue until everyone has had a turn, creating a web.
  • Encourage students to think of unique compliments.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

5 minutes

  • Discuss how it felt to give and receive compliments.
  • Ask students what they learned about their classmates.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide reflection after the Friendship Web activity, focusing on feelings and learnings.

How did it feel to receive a compliment?

Encourage students to express their emotions and relate them to the experience.







What did you learn about your classmates?

Guide students to share new insights or positive traits they discovered.







Why is it important to be kind to others?

Discuss the impact of kindness on friendships and the classroom environment.







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