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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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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

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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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Friendship Fixers

Alyssha Walker

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