Lesson Plan

Friend or Frienemy Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify characteristics of healthy friendships versus frienemies through guided discussion and reflective activities, so they can choose supportive peers.

Building social-emotional skills in first graders helps them recognize and foster positive relationships while protecting themselves from hurtful behaviors.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Exploration

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflective Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Friend or Frienemy?

What Is a Friend? What Is a Frienemy?

Scenario Exploration

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Reflect and Draw

Wrap-Up

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Friend or Frienemy?

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