Lesson Plan

Friendship Finale Lesson Plan

Students will reflect on their social growth, practice key friendship skills like active listening and gratitude, and set actionable goals for positive peer relationships as they transition to middle school.

This session consolidates students’ year-long social learning, fosters gratitude and connection, builds confidence in friendship skills, and eases the upcoming transition to middle school by setting clear, positive goals.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Reflective Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Gratitude Circle

7 minutes

Step 4

Friendship Goal Setting

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing Ritual

3 minutes

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Friendship Finale

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Warm-Up: Friendship Memory

Reflective Activity

Sample Reflection Prompts

Gratitude Circle

Friendship Goal Setting

Closing Ritual

Thank You & Next Steps

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