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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Friends First
Key Vocabulary
Reading Our Story
Discussion Questions
Worksheet Time
Boundary Sorting Game
Great Job, Friends!

Script


Reading


Discussion


Worksheet


Activity


Game

