Lesson Plan

Friendship Formula Lesson Plan

Enable 7th graders to build and maintain friendships through conversation skills, empathy, and trust-building exercises.

Developing social skills in forming connections enhances emotional well-being and classroom dynamics.

Audience

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Approach

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Prep

Review Materials & Plan Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity

18 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Friendship Formula

Introduce the lesson on friendship skills. Mention that the goal is to learn how to start conversations, show empathy, and build trust with peers.

Lesson Objectives

Outline the objectives of the lesson and why these skills are important. Link to the lesson plan for further teacher reference if needed.

Warm-Up Activity

Explain the warm-up activity. Use this slide to facilitate an icebreaker to get students comfortable sharing thoughts on friendship.

Main Activity: Role-Play

Prepare students for the main role-play activity. Detail how they will work in pairs to simulate conversation initiation, empathy, and trust-building.

Practice & Reflection

Encourage teamwork and reflection during the activity. Remind students to discuss what they felt worked well and what could be improved.

Cool-Down & Wrap-Up

Review and reinforce the day's learnings. Ask for volunteer insights and prompt reflection on how to apply these skills.

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Activity

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Friendship Formula

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Melissa Mader

Tier 2
For Districts