Lesson Plan
Friendship Fixers Lesson Plan
Students will explore common friendship dramas—misunderstandings, rumors, and conflicts—and practice three practical conflict-resolution strategies to strengthen their friendships.
Fifth graders often face social challenges that affect both their emotional well-being and academic focus. This lesson builds empathy, communication, and problem-solving skills so they can navigate friendship dramas with confidence.
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Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Friendship Dramas
15 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Mapping
20 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
30 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Goal Setting
15 minutes

Slide Deck
Friendship Fixers
Warm-Up Icebreaker
Lesson Objectives
What Is Friendship Drama?
Identifying Dramas
Empathy Mapping
Empathy Mapping Example
Conflict-Resolution Strategies
Role-Play Practice
Sample Scenario Card
Reflection & Goal Setting
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