Welcome the children with energy. Invite them to sit in a circle. Greet each by name and lead a simple “Hello” song to set a friendly tone.

Explain that today we’ll learn how to be good friends. Encourage children to listen and participate.

Show [Circle Time Visual Cards](#circle-time-visual-cards). Ask: “What does sharing look like?” Encourage examples of turn-taking and kindness.

Bring out the [Kindness Puppet](#kindness-puppet). Act out a toy-sharing scenario. Pause and ask: “What should our friend do next?” Model answers.

Distribute [Friendship Tree Craft Template](#friendship-tree-template), leaves, crayons, scissors, and glue. Guide each child to draw or write one kind act. Assist with cutting and gluing onto the poster tree.

Invite volunteers to share their leaf and describe their kind act. Reinforce the value of small acts of kindness. End with a cheerful goodbye song celebrating friendship.