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Friendship Builders Lesson Plan

Students will develop social skills by engaging in interactive activities that foster peer relationships and build trust among classmates.

Building strong peer relationships promotes emotional well-being and helps students learn to communicate and work effectively with others, which is vital for personal and academic success.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Introductions

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Emotion Cards

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion and Wrap-up

10 minutes

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Welcome to Friendship Builders!

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and explaining the importance of building friendships. Remind them that today's session is about understanding and sharing their feelings with one another.

Warm-Up & Introductions

Guide the warm-up by distributing name tags. Encourage students to introduce themselves and share something small about how they feel today. This will set a friendly tone for the session.

Emotion Cards Activity

Explain the Emotion Cards activity. Divide students into small groups (3-4 per group) and give each group a set of Emotion Cards. Encourage each student to pick a card and explain how they feel and why.

Group Discussion & Wrap-Up

Facilitate a group discussion after the activity. Ask students what they learned and what it feels like to share emotions. Summarize key takeaways about friendship and the importance of empathy.

Thank You!

Close the session by reinforcing the importance of the social skills learned. Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills daily.

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