Lesson Plan
Friendship Flashlight Lesson Plan
Students will identify and practice qualities of good friendship—kindness, empathy, cooperation—through discussion, role-play, and creative reflection in a 20-minute interactive lesson.
Learning to recognize and demonstrate positive friendship qualities builds social skills, emotional understanding, and a supportive classroom community for 2nd graders.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorming Friendship Qualities
5 minutes
Step 3
Friendship Scenario Role-Play
6 minutes
Step 4
Creative Reflection
4 minutes
Step 5
Closure
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Friendship Flashlight
Lesson Objectives
Introduction: Shine the Light
Brainstorming Friendship Qualities
Friendship Scenario Role-Play
Creative Reflection
Closure: Shine Bright!
