Lesson Plan

Friendship Fort Building Lesson Plan

Students will collaborate to build a Friendship Fort, enhancing teamwork, creative problem-solving, and communication skills.

This lesson fosters social skills and encourages cooperative play, making learning fun and helping students appreciate diverse perspectives.

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Prep

Preparation of Materials and Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Objective Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Group Formation and Brainstorming

10 minutes

Step 3

Fort Building Activity

25 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Friendship Fort Building!

Introduce the project and its overall goals. Emphasize the fun and creativity behind building a Friendship Fort and that today will be all about teamwork!

Our Mission

Explain the objective in clear terms. Highlight the importance of collaboration and creative thinking.

Group Formation & Brainstorming

Discuss guidelines for forming groups and brainstorming ideas. Encourage sharing and inclusivity.

Fort Building Activity

Provide guidance during the active building phase. Remind students to make sure every team member is involved.

Reflection & Sharing

Guide the reflection session by asking open-ended questions about the challenges, the teamwork experience, and key learning regarding friendship.

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Activity

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Friendship Fort Building

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