Lesson Plan

Building True Friendships

Students will identify and reflect on the core qualities of authentic friendships, build empathy, and practice social awareness through interactive visuals, discussion, and personal reflection.

Understanding true friendship qualities fosters empathy, strengthens peer relationships, and promotes a positive classroom community aligned with CASEL competencies.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Visual Tour

10 minutes

Step 3

Circle Up Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Share & Assessment

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Friendship Qualities Visual Tour

Trust

Kindness

Respect

Empathy

Loyalty

Honesty

Generosity

Support

Recap & Reflection

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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What Makes a Friend, Really?

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