Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders Lesson Plan

Students will develop essential social skills—sharing, taking turns, empathy, and conflict resolution—through guided practice and hands-on activities over six 30-minute sessions.

Early social skill development fosters positive peer interactions, reduces conflict in the classroom, and builds confidence in forming friendships, supporting kindergarteners who need extra practice with cooperative play.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Getting to Know You

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Sharing Is Caring

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Taking Turns

30 minutes

Step 4

Session 4: Understanding Feelings

30 minutes

Step 5

Session 5: Resolving Conflicts

30 minutes

Step 6

Session 6: Friendship Celebration

30 minutes

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Friendship Builders

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What Is a Friend?

Session 1: Getting to Know You

Session 2 Concept: Sharing Is Caring

Session 2 Activity: Sharing Practice

Session 3 Concept: Taking Turns

Session 3 Activity: Turn-Taking Game

Session 4 Concept: Understanding Feelings

Session 4 Activity: Emotion Match

Session 5: Resolving Conflicts

Session 6: Friendship Celebration

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Friendship Builders

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David Luba

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