Lesson Plan

The Friendship Formula Lesson Plan

Teach first graders essential social skills to build and maintain friendships, focusing on effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Building strong friendship skills early on supports emotional well-being and positive social interactions in the classroom.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Pre-Classroom Setup

10 Minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 Minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 Minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down and Reflection

5 Minutes

Slide Deck

The Friendship Formula

Introduce the lesson with enthusiasm. Explain to the students that today we're learning about how to be good friends and why friendship is important.

What Makes a Good Friend?

Start a brief discussion. Ask open-ended questions about what makes a good friend and write down key words from the student's responses.

Interactive Friendship Activity

Explain the interactive activity. Remind students to be respectful during role-plays and encourage them to try different scenarios.

Reflection Time

Guide students to reflect on the activity. Encourage them to talk about one thing they learned and relate it back to everyday interactions at school and home.

Great Job, Friends!

Conclude the lesson by summarizing the key points. Remind students that practicing these skills every day can help build strong friendships.