Lesson Plan
Friendship and Self Control 1st Grade Small Group
Use self-control & make friends
This lesson plan is designed for first graders in a small counseling group to help them develop self-control and learn how to make and keep friends. Over 8 sessions, students will engage in activities, discussions, and projects that promote social skills and emotional regulation. The use of Kelso's Wheel of Choices will provide a visual and interactive tool to help students understand and practice decision-making in social situations. This lesson is important as it equips young students with essential life skills that contribute to their overall well-being and success in school and beyond.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Activity: Kelso's Choices Game
10 mins
Step 3
Discussion
5 mins
Step 4
Reading & Reflection
15 mins
Step 5
Worksheet Completion
3 mins
Step 6
Exit Ticket
2 mins
Step 7
Closure
5 mins

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Worksheet


Reading


Quiz
Exit Ticket: Self-Control & Friendship

Worksheet


Discussion


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