Lesson Plan
Summer Social Stars
Students will learn how to start conversations, practice empathy, and build friendships through guided activities and a reflection worksheet.
Strong social skills boost confidence and peer connections, helping 4th graders form positive friendships during summer school and beyond.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Conversation Starters Activity
7 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Friendship Reflection
3 minutes
Step 5
Share & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Summer Social Stars
Today’s Goals
What Makes a Good Friend?
Conversation Starters Activity
Empathy Discussion
Friendship Reflection
Share & Wrap-Up
