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Friendship Forest Lesson Plan

Students will embark on a forest-themed journey to identify and practice the qualities of a good friend, improve listening and communication skills, and collaborate through role-play scenarios.

Building strong friendships fosters empathy, communication, and conflict-resolution skills—key for a positive classroom community and students’ social-emotional growth.

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Review Materials & Setup

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Forest Greeting

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity Part 1: Tree of Qualities

15 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity Part 2: Role-Play Scenarios

20 minutes

Step 4

Closure: Friendship Circle Reflection

15 minutes

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Friendship Forest Adventure

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