Lesson Plan
Friends or Frenemies?
In 30 minutes, students will differentiate healthy and unhealthy friendship traits and apply these insights to real-world scenarios, practicing positive relational choices.
Friendship skills are essential for adolescent social-emotional health. This lesson helps students recognize supportive versus harmful behaviors, fostering empathy, respect, and safer peer connections.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
Trait Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Analysis
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Friends or Frenemies?
Brainstorm: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Traits
Activity 1: Trait Sorting
Activity 2: Scenario Analysis
Reflection and Wrap-Up
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