Lesson Plan

Building Strong Friendships

Students will learn how building strong, supportive friendships can help prevent bullying and improve their social connections.

By understanding the value of friendships, students develop empathy and social skills, reducing the likelihood of bullying and fostering a positive classroom environment.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection

10 minutes

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Welcome to Friendship Powers!

Introduce the topic of friendship and its importance in preventing bullying. Engage students by asking about what they think makes a good friend, and summarize key points from their responses.

How Friendships Help

Explain the key ways that friendships can protect against bullying, emphasizing shared trust, support, and understanding.

Show a visual or animation demonstrating friendly interactions and supportive behaviors among peers, linking back to the concept of mutual care.

Reflect & Share

Conclude with a recap of the objectives. Encourage the class to reflect on examples of good friends and discuss ways they can support each other.

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