Welcome students! Today, we’ll explore important qualities that help us build true friendships. Encourage them to think of friends who show these traits.

Explain that trust is the foundation of any friendship. Ask students to share a time when they trusted a friend.

Discuss how small acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Invite examples of kind deeds classmates have done.

Define empathy and emphasize listening. Ask students to think of a time they felt understood by a friend.

Talk about loyalty: standing by friends in good times and bad. Encourage stories of sticking up for friends.

Highlight the importance of honesty. Discuss why telling the truth builds stronger bonds.

Explain respect as valuing others’ thoughts, feelings, and boundaries. Ask how we can show respect daily.

Wrap up and prompt students to reflect. Transition to the group discussion about favorite qualities.