Lesson Plan
Friendship Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will identify traits of good friends, distinguish friendly vs unfriendly behaviors, and practice kindness by completing detective-style sorting and pledge activities.
Developing social skills and empathy helps build a positive classroom community where all students feel supported and valued.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction: What Makes a Good Friend?
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity 1: Sorting Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity 2: Badge Creation and Kindness Pledge
10 minutes
Step 4
Closure and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Friendship Detectives
Lesson Objectives
What Makes a Good Friend?
Chart Template
Scenario Examples
Activity 1: Sorting Scenarios
Activity 2: Badge Creation & Kindness Pledge
Closure & Reflection
Congratulations, Detectives!
Worksheet
Activity
