Lesson Plan

Friendship Qualities Plan

Students will learn to identify and practice qualities of a good friend, such as kindness, honesty, and empathy, and apply these traits through active discussion and cooperative activities.

This lesson fosters social skills and empathy, helping students build strong, positive relationships in the classroom.

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Preparation and Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Visual Exploration – Slide Deck

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity – Friendship Circle

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Cool-Down

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

What Makes a Good Friend?

Introduce the lesson by engaging the students with a warm greeting. Explain that today's lesson is about discovering what makes someone a good friend and why these traits are important.

Key Qualities of a Good Friend

Present the list of qualities: kindness, honesty, respect, empathy, and sharing. Ask the students if they can think of any others and allow a few responses.

Examples in Action

Provide engaging examples and scenarios for each quality. Ask guiding questions such as 'How does a friend show kindness?' or 'What does respect look like among friends?'

Your Own Friend Stories

Encourage discussion by asking students to think of a time when someone showed one of these qualities. Let them share with a partner or the group.

Everyday Friendship

Summarize the lesson while reinforcing the importance of practicing these traits daily. Invite students to reflect on one quality they want to work on.

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