Lesson Plan

Respect and Friendship Activities

Students will learn the importance of personal space and boundaries to build respectful friendships through engaging activities and discussions.

By understanding personal boundaries, students develop empathy and social skills that are vital for cooperative play and making friends.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Slide Presentation

10 minutes

Step 2

Friendship Circle Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

How Boundaries Build Friendships

Introduce the topic with enthusiasm. Explain in simple terms that personal space is like an invisible bubble around each person. Ask children if they've ever felt their bubble was respected or bumped.

Why is Personal Space Important?

Use simple language and relatable examples. Show pictures or use hand gestures to explain that everyone has thoughts and feelings that deserve respect. Mention that respecting space means making sure everyone feels comfortable.

Respecting Space, Making Friends

Encourage kids to think of examples from their lives where someone respected their space. Discuss a simple scenario, such as waiting for a turn to play, to reinforce the lesson.