Friendship & Team Building

This workshop aims to enhance social skills by exploring emotions and effective communication techniques to foster friendships and teamwork. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify and express their feelings, understand others' emotions, and practice communication strategies. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, improve their interpersonal skills, and build stronger relationships with peers.

A fun summer-themed SEL activity designed for small groups of 1st graders to explore and share their emotions using bright beach imagery and playful prompts. This 15-minute session helps students build emotional awareness and communication skills in a joyful, seasonal context.

This lesson engages students in activities and games designed to teach the value of teamwork and how to build healthy friendships. Through interactive play and guided discussions, students will learn the importance of cooperation, communication, and empathy in forming strong relationships. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills that will benefit students in their academic and personal lives.

This lesson focuses on teaching elementary students essential friendship skills through a fun and engaging snow-themed activity. By using the video 'Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve,' students will learn the importance of recognizing when they need help, how to ask for it, and expressing gratitude. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop social-emotional skills that are vital for building and maintaining healthy friendships.

This 3-session lesson for 3rd graders focuses on developing friendship-building skills, essential for social-emotional growth. Students will engage in activities that promote understanding, empathy, and effective communication, helping them form and maintain positive relationships.

This lesson is designed to enhance social skills among 4th-grade students through a game-based learning approach. Students will participate in a fun and interactive activity that encourages teamwork, communication, and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

This lesson is designed to help children ages 9-10 learn how to build and maintain healthy friendships. The lesson includes interactive activities, group discussions, and a reflection period to help students identify key characteristics of good friends and practice social skills.

This 5-session small group counseling lesson for 2nd graders focuses on developing social skills and understanding friendship. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn how to communicate effectively, show empathy, and build strong friendships. This lesson is crucial for fostering a positive classroom environment and supporting students' social-emotional development, with differentiation strategies for students with disabilities.

This six-week lesson plan is designed to help two 4th grade girls develop essential friendship skills through engaging activities, discussions, and videos. Each session will focus on different aspects of friendship, such as communication, empathy, and collaboration, using trauma-informed teaching, collaborative learning, and restorative practices. This approach will create a safe and supportive environment for the students to explore and enhance their social skills.

This lesson engages students in a game-based activity designed to build relationships and enhance social skills. Through interactive play, students will learn the importance of teamwork, communication, and empathy. This lesson is crucial for developing interpersonal skills that are essential for personal and academic success.

In this lesson, 4th and 5th-grade students will explore the importance of friendship and teamwork through engaging group activities. By focusing on communication skills and empathy, students will learn to foster stronger peer relationships. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for personal growth and successful collaboration in various settings.

In this lesson, students will use a gardening metaphor to explore how to nurture and grow friendships. Through activities like creating a 'Friendship Growth Plan' and engaging in collaborative projects, students will learn the importance of positive connections. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, such as empathy and teamwork, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

In this lesson, students will collaboratively create a 'friendship fruit salad' where each fruit represents a quality of a good friend. This hands-on activity will focus on teamwork and communication, helping students understand the importance of working together and appreciating diverse qualities in friendships. By engaging in this activity, students will develop social-emotional skills that are crucial for building positive relationships.

Students embark on a story-driven adventure where teamwork, friendship, and collaboration help them navigate challenges. This engaging SEL lesson for K-5 spans one session, blending narrative, collaborative tasks, and a cooperative game to build social skills and empathy.

This 5-session lesson for 8th graders with kindergarten-level reading and social skills focuses on developing foundational pro-social skills essential for making and maintaining friendships. Each 30-minute session includes simple, engaging activities and visual aids to enhance social interactions, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. This lesson is crucial for students who need individualized support in building meaningful relationships.

This 5-session lesson plan for Kindergarten focuses on social emotional learning, helping young students understand and express their feelings while building friendships. Each 30-minute session will engage students in activities and discussions that promote empathy, communication, and emotional awareness, essential skills for their personal and social development.

This series of lessons introduces 2nd graders to essential friendship skills through engaging videos and activities. Each session focuses on a different aspect of friendship: understanding and caring for others, resolving conflicts, and working together. These lessons are important as they help students build strong, positive relationships, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills through experiential and game-based learning. Students will engage in a discussion, watch a video, and participate in a group game to practice and improve their social interactions. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for students to develop essential social skills, which are crucial for personal and professional success.

In this lesson, 1st-grade students will engage in team challenges designed to highlight the importance of teamwork in building friendships. Through fun and interactive activities, students will learn problem-solving and cooperation skills. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills at an early age, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among young learners.

In this 30-minute Pre-K lesson, children will explore relationship skills like sharing, turn-taking, and kindness through fun circle-time activities, puppet play, and a friendship tree craft. Building these early social skills supports positive interactions and lays the foundation for lifelong friendships.

An 11-session Tier 2 group intervention for 1st–4th graders to build essential social skills like friendship, empathy, turn-taking, and conflict resolution. Each 1-hour session includes engaging warm-ups, activities, discussions, games, worksheets, quizzes, and scripts to minimize prep. Culminates in a creative group project to showcase learned skills.

In this lesson, students will engage in activities that promote friendship and teamwork, learning how to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts amicably. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social-emotional skills, such as empathy, active listening, and problem-solving, which are crucial for building and maintaining healthy relationships.

In this 40-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore the foundations of friendship through cooperative games and thoughtful reflection. By practicing compliments, teamwork, and active listening, they’ll strengthen social bonds, boost empathy, and develop essential communication skills.

Students will engage in team-building exercises designed to promote leadership skills and cooperation. The session includes group challenges that require effective communication and problem-solving. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop social-emotional skills and learn the importance of working together.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 4th-grade students through interactive and experiential learning activities. Students will engage in a group activity, complete a worksheet, and participate in a discussion to reflect on their experiences. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills such as communication, cooperation, and empathy, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

In this single 30-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson, 7th graders will explore the key elements of healthy friendships—communication, trust, empathy—and practice skills to build and maintain strong peer relationships. By engaging in interactive activities and reflective discussions, students will gain confidence in identifying positive qualities in themselves and others, setting the stage for supportive, lasting friendships.

In this lesson, students will participate in a 'Winter Friendship Web' activity where they pass a ball of yarn around a circle, sharing kind words and affirmations with each other. This activity is designed to foster inclusivity and connection, helping to build a strong community as students support each other during the holiday season. It encourages students to express kindness and recognize the value of friendship, which is crucial for their social-emotional development.

This engaging 30-minute lesson for 1st graders focuses on developing essential social skills through teamwork and friendship activities. By participating in group activities and games, students will learn how to communicate effectively, cooperate with peers, and build positive relationships, which are crucial for their social development and success in school.

This lesson focuses on the importance of teamwork and building friendships through engaging and cooperative games and activities. It will help students understand the value of working together and supporting one another in a fun and interactive way.

This two-session lesson for sixth graders focuses on helping students engage with peers who have different emotional maturity levels. By using athletic-themed activities, students will learn to navigate friendships with empathy and understanding, which is crucial for their social development. Each session lasts 30 minutes and incorporates physical activities to keep students engaged.

This is a 30-minute Tier 2 small-group workshop for 6th graders focused on CASEL Relationship Skills—empathy and cooperation. Students will engage in interactive activities to practice perspective-taking, collaborate on role-play challenges, and reflect on supportive peer interactions.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social bonds among students during the winter months, a time when feelings of isolation can be more prevalent. Through engaging team-building exercises and communication skills workshops, students will learn to connect more effectively with their peers. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive classroom environment, encourages empathy, and helps students develop essential social skills.

In this lesson, students will engage in cooperative games and activities to learn how kindness fosters teamwork and collaboration. Through these activities, they will reflect on their experiences and set personal goals for being kind teammates. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the value of kindness in building strong, collaborative relationships, which is essential for their social and emotional development.

In this lesson, students will collaborate to create a 'Friendship Soup' by adding ingredients that represent positive social behaviors. This activity is designed to foster teamwork and help students understand essential social skills. By engaging in this creative and interactive activity, students will learn the importance of positive interactions and how they contribute to a harmonious community.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 7th and 8th grade boys through experiential and project-based learning. Students will engage in activities that promote effective communication, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills that are crucial for personal and academic success.

This six-week lesson plan is designed to help two 4th grade girls develop essential friendship skills through engaging activities, discussions, and videos. Each session will focus on different aspects of friendship, such as communication, empathy, and collaboration, using trauma-informed teaching, collaborative learning, and restorative practices. This approach will create a safe and supportive environment for the students to explore and enhance their social skills.

This lesson engages students in a game-based activity designed to help them introduce themselves and build new friendships. Through a series of interactive and collaborative tasks, students will learn effective communication and social skills. This lesson is important as it fosters a sense of community and belonging, which is crucial for students' social-emotional development and well-being.

This 7-session lesson is designed to help a 5th grade student with autism develop the skills needed to make new friends. Each 30-minute session will focus on different aspects of friendship, such as communication, empathy, and social cues, using interactive activities and discussions to foster understanding and confidence.

This group counseling session focuses on enhancing social skills through engaging activities and a video component. The session is designed to help students develop confidence in social interactions, improve communication skills, and understand the importance of active listening. By using Game-Based Learning strategies, the session aims to make learning social skills fun and interactive, encouraging students to apply these skills in real-life situations.

This lesson helps PreK students improve their social skills by engaging them in a fun and interactive 'Friendship Circle' activity. Through songs, stories, and role-playing, students will learn the importance of friendship, sharing, and empathy. This lesson is important because it fosters positive social interactions and helps young children develop essential social-emotional skills.

This lesson plan is designed to help kindergarten students develop social skills and learn how to interact positively with their peers. Through a series of 12 weekly sessions, students will engage in games and activities that promote teamwork, communication, and empathy. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for healthy social interactions and emotional well-being, which are crucial for their overall development and success in school.

In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of friendship and empathy through engaging storytelling and interactive role-playing activities. By participating in these activities, students will learn to listen and respond to others with kindness and understanding, which are essential skills for building positive relationships. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop social-emotional skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of friendships and learn essential social skills to build and maintain healthy relationships. Through role-playing activities and group discussions, students will practice empathy, communication, and cooperation. This lesson is crucial for young students as it helps them develop interpersonal skills that are vital for their social and emotional growth.

This lesson helps children develop social skills and build positive relationships through engaging role-playing and group activities. It's important because developing these skills at a young age lays the foundation for healthy interpersonal relationships that benefit them throughout their lives.

In this lesson, students will explore how the change in seasons can impact their feelings. Through a creative art project, each student will draw a seasonal tree and write their feelings on the leaves. This activity encourages emotional expression and reflection, helping young students to connect their emotions with environmental changes, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

A one-session, 30-minute Tier 2 group support lesson for 4th graders focused on ‘getting along with others.’ Students will explore key social skills—like empathy, active listening, and cooperation—through interactive discussion, games, and role-play. This lesson equips students with practical strategies to build positive relationships and resolve conflicts.

This lesson focuses on teaching students how to make friends by understanding the qualities of a good friend and practicing friendship skills through role-playing. It's important because building friendships is a key social skill that enhances students' emotional well-being and helps them feel more connected in school.

This engaging lesson is designed for a small group of four third-grade girls, focusing on enhancing social skills through interactive activities. In a single 20-minute session, students will embark on a 'Friendship Quest' where they will learn and practice essential social skills in a fun and supportive environment. This lesson is crucial for helping students build confidence in their social interactions, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.

In this lesson, students will engage in group discussions and activities to explore how emotions affect friendships and how to communicate feelings effectively. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and social skills, which are crucial for building and maintaining healthy relationships.

This two-session lesson for 5-year-olds combines the excitement of swimming with the exploration of friendship. Over two 5-minute sessions, children will learn about friendship through water-themed activities and games, fostering social skills and emotional intelligence in a fun, engaging environment.

This lesson engages young learners in a discussion about how different seasons might affect our feelings. Students will match various weather conditions with emotions and create artworks expressing how they feel in different seasons. This lesson is important as it aids in emotional expression and creativity, helping children understand and articulate their feelings in relation to their environment.

This lesson focuses on building and maintaining healthy friendships through games and group discussions. Students will learn the importance of trust and communication through interactive activities. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop essential social-emotional skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

In this 15-minute Tier 1 social-emotional lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore the qualities that make a good friend, practice giving compliments, and build classroom connections. Developing friendship skills boosts empathy, inclusion, and a positive learning environment.

In this lesson, students will explore the dynamics of friendships and learn how to nurture these relationships through care and understanding. They will engage in a creative activity by creating a 'Friendship Tree' mural, where they will add leaves with qualities they value in a friend. This lesson is important as it helps young students recognize and appreciate the qualities that make friendships strong, fostering social-emotional development and empathy.

In this 30-minute, one-session Tier 1 lesson for PreK–K, young learners will explore basic emotions and practice listening skills through circle games, puppet role-play, and visual activities. They’ll learn to recognize feelings in themselves and others, take turns listening, and build kindness habits.

This 5-session group intervention helps 10th graders develop key social skills—active listening, assertive communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and teamwork—through engaging activities and practice. These 30-minute sessions build essential interpersonal abilities to support students in all areas of life and boost their social confidence.

This lesson focuses on teaching 7th graders essential social skills to build and maintain friendships. By understanding the importance of communication, empathy, and conflict resolution, students will be better equipped to form meaningful relationships. This single 30-minute session will provide students with practical strategies to enhance their social interactions, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 6th graders, specifically targeting small groups who need extra support in building and maintaining friendships. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills, which are crucial for their social development and emotional well-being.

This lesson is designed for two fourth-grade students who struggle with social skills, aiming to help them learn how to socialize in appropriate ways. Through engaging activities, games, and a video, students will develop essential social skills in a fun and supportive environment. This 20-minute session focuses on building confidence and understanding in social interactions, empowering students to become 'Social Superheroes' in their everyday lives.

This lesson helps middle school students understand and develop the skills necessary for building and maintaining healthy friendships, using swimming as a metaphor. Through engaging activities and games, students will explore the qualities of a good friend and learn how to communicate effectively, just like a synchronized swimming team. This lesson empowers students with social skills essential for their personal and academic lives. Designed for a small group setting, it will be completed in a single 15-minute session.

This lesson plan is designed to help 3rd graders develop essential self-management and social skills through engaging activities and discussions. Over the course of six weeks, students will participate in experiential learning exercises that promote active participation and collaboration. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills needed to manage their emotions, work effectively with others, and build positive relationships, which are crucial for their overall development and success in school and beyond.

This lesson focuses on helping 7th graders develop essential social skills for making and maintaining friendships. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn how to initiate conversations, show empathy, and build trust, which are crucial for forming meaningful connections. This lesson is designed for a small group setting, ideal for students who need extra support in social interactions, and will be completed in one 30-minute session.

This interactive lesson is designed for a student to explore friendship through storytelling and imaginative play, fostering creativity and social understanding. It's important as it helps students develop empathy and communication skills, crucial for building healthy relationships. The lesson is tailored for a 2nd-grade student, lasting 35 minutes, and focuses on individual support.

In this 35-minute Tier 2 group counseling session, 2nd graders explore key social skills through a fun fruit salad metaphor. Mixing ‘skills as fruits’ helps students recognize, practice, and combine listening, sharing, kindness, and more to build healthy friendships.

This lesson is designed for 8th grade girls to help them learn how to make new friends, focusing on social skills and building connections. It's a single 20-minute session that includes interactive activities and discussions, making it ideal for students with social skills IEP goals.

In this playful lesson, 2nd graders will learn the secret ingredients to friendship by practicing skills like greeting, sharing, and active listening. Building social confidence helps children feel connected, supported, and happy in the classroom. (1 session, 30 min)

In this lesson, Pre-K students will participate in a 'Friendship Circle' where they will share something kind about a classmate. This activity is designed to encourage social skills, kindness, and empathy among young learners. By sharing positive thoughts, students will learn to appreciate their peers and build a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson plan is designed to help second graders reduce anxiety around making friends through engaging activities and discussions. Over six weeks, students will participate in game-based and collaborative learning activities that promote understanding and empathy. The lesson includes a video component to introduce concepts and a quiz to reinforce learning. By the end of the program, students will feel more confident in their ability to form and maintain friendships, leading to a more positive school experience.

This lesson focuses on the 'Skill of the Month' - Friendship, designed for middle school students. In a 15-minute session, students will explore the importance of friendship, how to build and maintain healthy relationships, and the positive impact friendships can have on their lives. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop social skills that are essential for personal and academic success.