Lesson Plan
Friendship Ingredient List
Students will identify key qualities of a good friend by creating simple “friendship recipes” and practice inclusion through a hands-on craft, empowering them to demonstrate kindness, cooperation, and empathy.
Developing friendship skills at an early age fosters empathy, cooperation, and a sense of belonging. This lesson helps 1st graders reduce social isolation and build positive peer relationships.
Audience
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Friendship Recipe Brainstorm
8 minutes
Step 3
Build-a-Friend Craft
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection & Inclusion Pledge
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Recipe for Kindness
What Is an Ingredient?
Friendship Ingredients We Know
Let’s Brainstorm Together!
Your Friendship Recipe
Time to Make Our Friend!

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