Lesson Plan
Navigating New Friendships Lesson Plan
Equip freshman high school students with effective strategies for forming and nurturing new friendships as they transition to a new academic environment.
This lesson helps freshman students navigate social challenges and build meaningful connections, easing the stress of transitioning into high school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction & Warm-Up
45 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Exploring Friendship Qualities
45 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Navigating Social Challenges
45 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Interactive Friendship Game
45 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Reflection & Action Planning
45 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction & Warm-Up
Session 2: Exploring Friendship Qualities
Session 3: Navigating Social Challenges
Session 4: Interactive Friendship Game
Session 5: Reflection & Action Planning
Discussion
Warm Up
Game
