Lesson Plan
Friendship Flowerpots Plan
Students will plant seeds in flower pots and decorate them to symbolize friendship flowers they nurture, practicing kindness and empathy through caring actions.
Hands-on planting and creative decoration help young learners understand that small acts of kindness and empathy contribute to positive relationships and social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Friendship
10 minutes
Step 2
Story and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Planting the Seeds
15 minutes
Step 4
Decorating the Pots
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Sharing
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Friendship Flowerpots
What Makes a Good Friend?
A Friendship Story
Planting Your Friendship Flower
Decorate Your Pot
Reflection Time
Let’s Grow Kindness!
Lesson Plan
Friendship Flowerpots Lesson Plan
Students will plant seeds in individual flowerpots and decorate them to symbolize ‘friendship flowers,’ then reflect on how caring actions nurture friendships.
This lesson builds social-emotional skills by linking small acts of kindness to caring for plants, helping young learners internalize empathy and positive relationships in a hands-on, creative way.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Friendship
5 minutes
Step 2
Story and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Planting the Seeds
10 minutes
Step 4
Decorating the Pots
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Sharing
10 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
