Lesson Plan

Friend or Foe?

First graders will identify ‘frienemies’—friends whose actions sometimes hurt feelings—and practice empathy, boundary-setting, and positive responses through sorting scenarios, role-play, and reflection.

Helps build social-emotional skills early, teaching empathy, healthy boundaries, and respectful communication to nurture positive peer relationships and reduce hurt feelings.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Feelings Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Introducing Frienemies

5 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Sorting

10 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Responses

5 minutes

Step 5

Group Reflection

3 minutes

Step 6

Worksheet Completion

2 minutes

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Friend or Foe?

Feelings Check-In

What Is a Frienemy?

Friendship Skills

Scenario Sorting Activity

Example Scenarios

Role-Play

Group Reflection

Reflection Worksheet

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