Lesson Plan

Friends First Lesson Plan

Students will understand why dating isn’t appropriate in elementary school, learn key friendship boundaries, and practice age-appropriate relationship skills through discussion and interactive activities.

Early guidance on healthy friendships helps students build social skills, respect personal boundaries, and avoid peer pressure or confusion about relationships.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Key Vocabulary

5 minutes

Step 3

Reading & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 minutes

Step 5

Boundary Sorting Game

5 minutes

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Friends First

Key Vocabulary

Reading Our Story

Discussion Questions

Worksheet Time

Boundary Sorting Game

Great Job, Friends!

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