Lesson Plan
Buddy Bonding Lesson Plan
Students will practice active listening, recognize and express emotions, and collaborate through role-play and a cooperative block-building game to build empathy and friendship skills.
Developing social-emotional skills early fosters positive peer relationships, supports classroom community, and helps children understand and respect each other’s feelings.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Opening Heartbeat
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Check-In
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Pair-Up
15 minutes
Step 4
Collaborative Game: Teamwork Tower
15 minutes
Step 5
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Share
5 minutes

Game


Discussion

