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.

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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

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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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Discussion

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Friendship Formula

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Jaynilyn Palmer

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