Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a better understanding of the concept of friendship, including what it means to be a good friend, how to make friends, and why friendships are important in our lives.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Colored pencils or crayons
• A comfortable space to sit and draw
• Time to chat and share thoughts

Before the lesson, think about some of your own friendships and what makes them special. This will help in the discussions and activities!

Activities

• Friendship Tree

  Draw a big tree on the paper. Each branch will represent a different friend. Write down or draw something special about each friend on their branch. This helps visualize the importance of each friendship!

• Compliment Cards

  Create small cards with compliments or kind words for friends or family members. This activity encourages kindness and helps the student practice expressing positive feelings.

• Friendship Role-Play

  Act out different scenarios where friendships can be tested, like sharing toys or resolving a disagreement. This helps the student learn problem-solving skills in friendships.

Talking Points

• "What do you think makes someone a good friend?"
• "Why is it important to have friends in our lives?"
• "How can we show our friends that we care about them?"
• "Can you think of a time when you helped a friend? How did that make you feel?"
• "What do you like to do with your friends? How does that make your friendship stronger?"