Lesson Plan

Mastering the Art of Friendship

Students will learn key social skills, including communication, empathy, and conflict resolution, to build and maintain healthy friendships.

Developing these skills helps students navigate social challenges, improve their emotional intelligence, and foster supportive relationships with peers.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Role-Play Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Mastering the Art of Friendship

Introduce the lesson and set expectations. Mention that today we'll discover important social skills that help us make and keep friends. Emphasize that the skills of communication, empathy, and conflict resolution are essential.

Key Social Skills

Explain why communication, empathy, and conflict resolution are vital. Use examples from everyday interactions. Encourage students to think of their own experiences.

Interactive Role-Play Activity

Describe the interactive role-play activity. Remind students they will be working in groups and to practice the key skills.

Reflection & Discussion

Prompt students to reflect on what they've learned. Ask them to share how these skills can be applied to friendships in real life.

Wrap-Up & Takeaways

Conclude with a summary of the session, stressing that these are skills that can be practiced every day. Encourage them to continue developing these skills.