Lesson Plan

Building True Friendships

Students will identify key qualities of authentic friendship and reflect on how to demonstrate empathy and build strong connections.

This lesson develops social awareness and relationship skills per CASEL, fostering empathy, communication, and positive peer interactions to strengthen classroom community.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Visual Tour

5 minutes

Step 2

Defining Authentic Friendship

5 minutes

Step 3

Circle Up: Friendship Stories

10 minutes

Step 4

Identifying Key Traits

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection Activity

8 minutes

Step 6

Closure: Share & Commit

2 minutes

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Friendship Qualities Visual Tour

Trust

Kindness

Empathy

Loyalty

Honesty

Respect

Your Top Friendship Quality

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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What Makes a Friend, Really?

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