Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will understand the importance of including everyone and making new friends.

Materials and Prep

• Colorful construction paper
• Markers or crayons
• Scissors
• Glue
• Enthusiasm and an open mind!

Activities

• Friendship Collage: Cut out different shapes from the construction paper and decorate them to represent friends. Talk about how friends come in all shapes and sizes.
• Role-Playing: Pretend to be different characters and practice including each other in games or activities. Learn how to take turns and share.
• Storytime: Read a story about friendship and inclusion. Discuss how the characters in the story show kindness and acceptance towards each other.

Talking Points

• "Friends are like colors in a rainbow, each one is special and important."
• "Including others means inviting them to play and making them feel welcome."
• "When we share our toys and take turns, everyone has fun together."
• "Just like in our story, being kind and friendly makes us all happy."