Lesson Plan

Building Bridges: Friendship Skills

Students will learn to build inclusive friendships by understanding empathy, communication, and acceptance in a classroom setting.

This lesson nurtures a supportive environment that acknowledges and celebrates differences, particularly for students with Autism, promoting inclusivity and understanding.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity and Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Friendship Role-Play

15 minutes

Step 3

Discussion and Cool-Down

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Building Bridges: Friendship Skills

Introduce the lesson, mention that today's session helps all students understand how to create and maintain inclusive friendships, especially highlighting empathy, communication, and understanding for friends with Autism.

What is a Good Friend?

Discuss what makes a good friend and explain the importance of empathy and inclusivity. Encourage students to share qualities of good friendships.

Friendship in Action

Detail the role-playing activity. Remind students to be kind and to practice active listening during their scenarios, including scenarios involving a peer with Autism.

Group Discussion & Reflection

Facilitate a whole-class discussion for reflection. Ask students what they learned and help them articulate the key values: empathy, acceptance, and communication.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the key points of the lesson to ensure students leave with a clear understanding of inclusivity and friendship essentials.

Lesson Plan

Building Bridges: Friendship Skills

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Setup

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity and Introduction

Step 2

Main Activity: Friendship Role-Play

Step 3

Discussion and Cool-Down

Slide Deck

Building Bridges: Friendship Skills

What is a Good Friend?

Friendship in Action

Group Discussion & Reflection

Key Takeaways

Activity

Activity

Building Bridges: Friendship Skills

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