Lesson Plan
Drama-Free Friends Lesson Plan
Students will identify common causes of friendship drama and practice conflict-resolution strategies through role-play and reflection, aiming to reduce misunderstandings and strengthen peer relationships.
Friendship conflicts can impact students’ social-emotional well-being and academic engagement. Teaching conflict-resolution builds empathy, communication skills, and a supportive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Identifying Drama Triggers
8 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Action Planning
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Assessment
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Drama-Free Friends
Learning Objectives
Warm-Up: What Makes a Friendship Strong?
Common Friendship Triggers
Role-Play Activity
Reflection & Action Planning
Closing & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
