Lesson Plan

Exploring Friendship Qualities

Students will identify and appreciate qualities of a good friend through storytelling and role-playing, building empathy and connection in the classroom.

This lesson helps students understand the importance of friendship, fostering empathy and supportive interactions among peers.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Storytelling

10 minutes

Step 2

Friendship Role-Play

20 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 minutes

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Who Could Be My New Friend?

Introduce the topic of friendship and set the tone with warm, inviting colors. Explain that a friend is someone who is kind, supportive, and fun to be around.

Empathy & Support

Discuss empathy and support. Ask students if they've ever helped a friend or been helped, and list out some responses.

Trust & Kindness

Use simple language paired with colorful images to emphasize trust, kindness, and fun. Encourage student interaction!

Fun & Adventures

This slide reinforces that friends are also fun! Mention activities or games enjoyed together.

Review & Reflect

Review all the qualities covered and ask the students to recall which ones are most important to them. This is a great segway into the role-playing activity.

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Who Could Be My New Friend?

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