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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
Friend or Frienemy?
What Is a Friend? What Is a Frienemy?
Scenario Exploration
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Reflect and Draw
Wrap-Up

Worksheet


Activity

