Lesson Plan

Friendship Detectives

Students will identify key qualities of strong friendships, practice empathy through role-play scenarios, and express appreciation for peers, fostering positive classroom relationships.

This lesson builds social skills, empathy, and teamwork by helping students recognize friendship qualities and practice caring behaviors, strengthening classroom community.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Brainstorm

2 minutes

Step 2

Identify Friendship Qualities

4 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Practice with Scenarios

4 minutes

Step 4

Partner Appreciation Activity

3 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Reflection

2 minutes

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Friendship Detectives

What Makes a Good Friend?

Identify Friendship Qualities

Empathy Practice

Partner Appreciation

Wrap-Up & Reflection

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Friendship Detectives

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