Lesson Plan
Friendship Builders Lesson Plan
Students will identify key qualities of good friends, practice empathy by analyzing scenarios, and apply conflict-resolution strategies through guided discussions and role-play.
Building strong friendship skills enhances emotional well-being, fosters a supportive classroom community, and equips students with tools to resolve peer conflicts positively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Friend Qualities
8 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Practice with Scenarios
8 minutes
Step 4
Conflict-Resolution Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Friendship Builders
Lesson Objectives
What Makes a Good Friend?
Qualities of Good Friends
Empathy Practice
Conflict-Resolution Role-Play
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Script
Lesson Plan
Friendship Builders Curriculum
Over four 30-minute sessions, students will deepen friendship skills by exploring qualities, practicing empathy, honing communication, resolving conflicts, and setting personal goals.
A multi-week progression helps students build, reinforce, and apply key social skills—strengthening peer bonds and fostering a positive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Curriculum Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Week 1: Discovering Friend Qualities
30 minutes
Step 2
Week 2: Practicing Empathy
30 minutes
Step 3
Week 3: Communication Skills
30 minutes
Step 4
Week 4: Conflict Resolution & Commitment
30 minutes
