Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders Plan

Students will identify qualities of a good friend, reflect on their own friendships, and practice giving compliments to strengthen peer connections.

Building social-emotional skills helps students form positive relationships, fosters a supportive classroom community, and teaches empathy and respect.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Qualities

4 minutes

Step 3

Reflection Worksheet

4 minutes

Step 4

Friendship Compliment Circle

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Friendship Builders

Welcome the students and introduce today’s lesson on friendship. Say: “Today we’ll explore what makes a good friend and practice friendship skills together.”

Objectives

Review each objective with the class. Emphasize why each goal matters for building strong relationships.

Brainstorm: What Makes a Good Friend?

Use the [Friendship Qualities Chart](#friendship-qualities-chart) on the board or chart paper. Invite students to share ideas and fill in the blanks.

Reflection Time

Distribute the [Friendship Reflection Worksheet](#friendship-reflection-worksheet). Circulate to support students as they work.

Friendship Compliment Circle

Have the [Friendship Compliment Cards](#friendship-compliment-cards) face-down in the center. Model a compliment if needed.

Great Job!

Praise the class for their participation, highlight the qualities discussed, and encourage them to keep practicing kindness.

Lesson Plan

Friendship Superpowers Lesson Plan

Students will identify qualities of a good friend, reflect on their own friendships, and practice giving compliments to strengthen peer connections.

Cultivating friendship skills builds empathy, cooperation, and a positive classroom community, laying the foundation for respectful and supportive peer relationships.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Qualities

4 minutes

Step 3

Reflection Worksheet

4 minutes

Step 4

Friendship Compliment Circle

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Friendship Superpowers

Welcome students and introduce today’s theme: friendship superpowers! Say: “Today, we’ll discover what makes a great friend and practice our friendship superpowers together.”

Objectives

Review each objective with the class. Emphasize how these skills help us build a caring community.

Brainstorm: What Makes a Good Friend?

Display the [Friendship Qualities Chart](#friendship-qualities-chart). Invite volunteers to share qualities and fill in the blanks.

Reflection Time

Distribute the [Friendship Reflection Worksheet](#friendship-reflection-worksheet). Circulate to support students as they complete their thoughts.

Compliment Circle

Have the [Friendship Compliment Cards](#friendship-compliment-cards) face-down in the center. Model one compliment, then guide the circle.

You’re Friendship Superheroes!

Celebrate the class’s kindness and remind them to use their friendship superpowers every day.

Lesson Plan

Friendship Builders Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Brainstorm Qualities

Step 3

Reflection Worksheet

Step 4

Friendship Compliment Circle

Slide Deck

Friendship Builders

Objectives

Brainstorm: What Makes a Good Friend?

Reflection Time

Friendship Compliment Circle

Great Job!

Lesson Plan

Friendship Superpowers Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Brainstorm Qualities

Step 3

Reflection Worksheet

Step 4

Friendship Compliment Circle

Slide Deck

Friendship Superpowers

Objectives

Brainstorm: What Makes a Good Friend?

Reflection Time

Compliment Circle

You’re Friendship Superheroes!

Activity

Worksheet

Activity

Friendship Superpowers

jennifer whitworth