Lesson Plan
Friendship Building Blocks
Understanding friendship basics
This lesson introduces a 5th-grade student to the basic concepts of friendship, focusing on how to start a conversation and share interests. Through a personalized role-playing activity, the student will practice these skills in a supportive environment. Additionally, the lesson will emphasize the importance of friendship and set a long-term goal for the student to make two new friends by the spring. This lesson is important as it helps the student develop essential social skills that are crucial for building and maintaining friendships.
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Time
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Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Importance of Friendship
10 mins
Step 3
Role-Playing Activity
15 mins
Step 4
Reflection Discussion
10 mins
Step 5
Setting Friendship Goals
5 mins

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