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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
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

Slide Deck
Friendship Finale
Session Objectives
Group Guidelines
Warm-Up: Friendship Memory
Reflective Activity
Sample Reflection Prompts
Gratitude Circle
Friendship Goal Setting
Closing Ritual
Thank You & Next Steps

Worksheet


Worksheet


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