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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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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

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Buddy Bonding

Jen Heinze

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