Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn the meaning of friendship and identify key qualities of good friends through discussion, drawing, and a quick game.
Understanding friendship helps first graders build trusting relationships, develop empathy, and feel more connected in the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Hook: What Is a Friend?
3 minutes
Step 2
Define Qualities of Friendship
5 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Class Game: Spot the Qualities
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: What Is a Friend?
Kindness
Sharing
Listening
Your Friendship Drawing
Spot the Qualities
Script
Worksheet
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will learn what empathy means and practice recognizing and responding to others’ feelings through discussion, drawing, and role-play.
Empathy helps first graders understand and care for classmates, build stronger friendships, and foster a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Feeling Detective
3 minutes
Step 2
Define Empathy
4 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Class Game: Role-Play Scenarios
3 minutes
