Lesson Plan

Building True Friendships

Students will identify and articulate key qualities of authentic friendships, share personal experiences, and reflect on ways to strengthen peer relationships through empathy and social awareness.

Understanding genuine friendship qualities builds empathy, social awareness, and a positive classroom community. This lesson empowers 5th graders to form strong support networks and handle peer relationships with kindness and respect.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Quick Connect

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity 1: Friendship Qualities Visual Tour

10 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity 2: Circle Up: Friendship Stories

12 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection: Friendship Reflection Sheet

8 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up: Takeaways Share

5 minutes

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Friendship Qualities Visual Tour

Trust

Kindness

Honesty

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What Makes a Friend, Really?

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