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.

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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

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Friendship Factors

The Friendship Formula

Trust

Empathy

Communication

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Discussion

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Friendship Formula

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Margaret Olson

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