Lesson Plan

Identifying True Friends

Students will be able to identify the traits of healthy friendships, distinguish them from toxic behaviors, and apply these insights to real-life scenarios.

Understanding the difference between supportive relationships and toxic ones helps students build social awareness, confidence, and personal safety.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity: Friend or Foe Game

15 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflective Cool-Down

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Healthy Friendships vs. Toxic Behaviors

Introduce the slide deck by highlighting the importance of understanding healthy friendship traits and recognizing toxic behaviors. Ask students to think about the characteristics they've experienced in their own friendships.

Traits of a Healthy Friendship

Focus on engaging the students with each slide by asking prompting questions and encouraging discussion.

Recognizing Toxic Behaviors

This slide guides students to contrast healthy behavior with red flags in friendships.

Why It Matters

Encourage students to reflect on these traits. Ask: 'Which trait do you think is most important in a friendship and why?'

Discussion Time

Conclude with a question to prompt students to share their thoughts or experiences related to healthy friendships.

Lesson Plan

Identifying True Friends

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

Step 2

Presentation

Step 3

Interactive Activity: Friend or Foe Game

Step 4

Group Discussion

Step 5

Reflective Cool-Down

Slide Deck

Healthy Friendships vs. Toxic Behaviors

Traits of a Healthy Friendship

Recognizing Toxic Behaviors

Why It Matters

Discussion Time

Activity

Discussion

Cool Down

Friendship or Foe?

Veronica Doe