Lesson Plan
Building Bonds Plan
Students will identify and discuss key elements of healthy friendships based on CASEL competencies and collaboratively develop a class friendship contract to reinforce positive relationship skills.
Understanding friendship factors and practicing communication, empathy, and cooperation builds social-emotional skills, fostering a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Friendship
5 minutes
Step 2
Friendship Factors Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 3
Contract Creation Workshop
15 minutes
Step 4
Agreement Circle & Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Friendship Factors
The Friendship Formula
Trust
Empathy
Communication

Activity


Discussion

