Lesson Plan

Building True Friendships

Students will identify and discuss qualities of authentic friendship, practice empathy through shared stories, and reflect on how to build positive relationships.

Understanding genuine friendship qualities fosters social awareness, empathy, and strong peer connections, supporting students’ social and emotional growth.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Icebreaker: Friendly Bingo

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction & Objectives

3 minutes

Step 3

Activity 1: Friendship Qualities Visual Tour

10 minutes

Step 4

Activity 2: Circle Up: Friendship Stories

10 minutes

Step 5

Activity 3: Reflection & Worksheet

7 minutes

Step 6

Share & Assessment

3 minutes

Step 7

Closure

2 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Friendship Qualities Visual Tour

1. Trust

2. Kindness

3. Respect

4. Empathy

Let’s Reflect

lenny

Discussion

lenny
lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny
lenny

What Makes a Friend, Really?

user image

Kimberly Bills

Tier 1
For Schools
lenny-learning-logo

Lenny Learning

Create Lesson

CASEL

Health & Wellness

Behavioral Supports

Counseling & Therapy

Family Engagement

School Climate

Special Education

Academic Integration

Seasonal

Career & Life Skills

Arts & Creativity

My Lessons

My Lessons

Video Library

Video Library

Support

Support

Log In