Super Social Skills: Building Friendships in First Grade

Daniella Morganelli

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Super Social Skills: Building Friendships in First Grade

Students will learn key social skills such as communication, sharing, and cooperating to build friendships through discussion and interactive activities.

Developing social skills at an early age sets the stage for positive peer interactions and enhances emotional development, particularly for small groups needing extra support.

Audience

1st Grade

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Engaging video, guided discussion, and interactive activities.

Materials

Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Review the video Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend to ensure it meets class needs.
Gather any props for the interactive activity if needed.
Print or have ready any discussion prompts and questions related to the video.

Step 1

Video Introduction

5 minutes

Introduce the topic of friendship and social skills.
Explain that the video will show examples of how to be a good friend.
Ask students to watch closely and think about what makes someone a good friend.

Step 2

Guided Discussion

7 minutes

Lead a discussion following the video.
Ask questions such as: 'What did you notice about how friends help each other?' and 'How can we show kindness in our classroom?'
Encourage students to share personal experiences and ideas.

Step 3

Interactive Activity

5 minutes

Divide students into small groups or pairs.
Provide scenarios on friendship (e.g., sharing toys, taking turns) and ask them how they would respond.
Have groups share their solutions with the class.

Step 4

Wrap-Up

3 minutes

Recap the key social skills discussed during the session.
Reinforce the idea that everyone can be a good friend through practice and care.
Encourage students to use these skills throughout the school day.

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Discussion

Friendship and Social Skills Discussion

Welcome to our discussion on friendships and social skills! Today, we’ll talk about what makes a good friend and how we can use the skills we learned in our video and activities. Let’s share our ideas and experiences with each other.

Guidelines for Our Discussion

Listen Carefully: Allow everyone a chance to speak.
Share Kindly: Remember to be respectful and supportive of each other’s ideas.
Be Honest: Share what you really think and feel about being a good friend.
Ask Questions: If you don’t understand something, feel free to ask!

Discussion Questions

What did you notice about being a good friend in the video?
Share one thing that stood out to you about how friends help each other.
How can we show kindness in our classroom?
Think of a time when someone was kind to you or when you helped a friend. What did you do?
What are some ways to use our social skills at school?
Discuss with a partner some ideas on how to communicate, share, and cooperate with others during class activities.
Why is it important to listen when someone is talking about their feelings?
Talk about how listening can help a friend feel better or understand each other more.

Follow-Up Points

Share a story: Ask a few volunteers to share a brief story about a time they helped a friend or were helped by someone else.
Role-Playing: Consider taking turns acting out a scenario where someone needs a friend. How would you react?
Common Guidelines: Discuss a few “rules” for being a good friend that everyone can follow daily.

Let's enjoy our conversation and remember, every small act of kindness makes our classroom a better place!