Objective
By the end of this lesson, Agnes and Ryla will understand the concept of friendship, including that friends have names, can be of different genders, enjoy doing activities together, and may have different interests.
Materials and Prep
No special materials are needed for this lesson. Just a comfortable space for play and interaction. Be ready to engage with Agnes and Ryla through fun activities and conversations about friendship!
Activities
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Name Game: Sit with Agnes and Ryla and take turns saying each other's names. Encourage them to respond with a smile or wave when they hear their name. This helps them recognize and value their names as part of friendship.
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Friendship Circle: Create a circle with Agnes and Ryla. Each child can take turns sharing something they like (e.g., "I like to play with blocks"). This activity highlights that friends can have different interests.
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Friendship Actions: Play a game where you all mimic actions together, like clapping hands or stomping feet. After each action, say, "Friends do things together!" to reinforce the idea of shared activities.
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Story Time: Tell a simple story about two friends who enjoy different activities but still have fun together. Use simple words and expressions to make it engaging and relatable.
Talking Points
- "What is your name? Can you say it? You are a friend!"
- "Friends can be boys or girls! Look, we are all friends!"
- "What do you like to do? Friends like to do fun things together!"
- "It's okay if we like different things! That makes it special!"
- "Let's clap hands together! Friends do actions together!"