Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice skills to build healthy friendships and resolve conflicts through interactive activities, discussions, and multimedia resources.

Building strong social connections and learning conflict resolution fosters a positive classroom environment and prepares students for effective communication in everyday life.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Pre-Survey

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Video and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity and Game

20 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Post-Survey

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Friendship Builders

Introduce the lesson topic, explain the purpose of the session, and build excitement. Mention that today's focus is on understanding what makes a good friend and learning how to resolve conflicts.

What Makes a Good Friend?

Discuss with the class: What qualities define a good friend? Allow students to share their thoughts and examples.

Play the 'Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend' video. Pause at key moments to ask reflective questions that engage the students.

Conflict Resolution Strategies

Introduce conflict resolution strategies and encourage students to think of real-life examples where they can apply these strategies.

Interactive Activity Instructions

Explain the interactive role-play activity. Provide each group with a scenario to work on using their worksheets. Emphasize teamwork.

Game Time: Friendship Challenge

Introduce the game designed to reinforce friendship skills. Explain the rules clearly and answer any questions.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points. Encourage students to share one thing they learned during the session.

Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Introduction and Pre-Survey

Step 2

Interactive Video and Discussion

Step 3

Activity and Game

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Post-Survey

Slide Deck

Friendship Builders

What Makes a Good Friend?

Conflict Resolution Strategies

Interactive Activity Instructions

Game Time: Friendship Challenge

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Script

Worksheet

Activity

Game

Worksheet

Friendship Builders: Crafting Connections and Resolving Conflicts

Jenean Thom