Lesson Plan

Exploring Friendship Traits

Students will identify key friendship traits and learn how to practice these behaviors to become better friends. The activity fosters empathy and reinforces positive social skills.

This lesson is important as it promotes social-emotional learning, helping students understand the qualities of a good friend, leading to a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Material Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Trait Exploration

5 minutes

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Sharing Friendship Stories

5 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Recap

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Friendship Qualities

Introduce the topic and explain that we'll be discussing what makes a great friend. Encourage students to think of their own friends as the discussion unfolds.

Key Friendship Traits

Highlight and discuss each trait. Ask students to share examples of when they noticed these traits in themselves or others.

Remember: Be A Great Friend

Summarize the lesson and remind students of the importance of practicing these traits daily. Facilitate a brief recap discussion asking what trait they value the most.

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Activity

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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What Makes a Great Friend?

Carla Eliezer

Tier 1
For Districts