Friendship

Grade Level: K-3
Objectives: The student will recognize ways to be a friend and discover ways to make new friends.
Materials Needed: none
Directions:

1. Lead a group discussion of the definition of friendship
2. On the board, write "How To Be A Friend" and ask the children to think of every possible idea on this subject. Record all of the children's suggestions and discuss these ideas.
3. On another area of the board, write "How To Make A New Friend" and ask children to think of as many ways as possible to make a new friend. Record these suggestions and discuss.
4. Have children role-play their suggestions.
5. Ask children to try to make one new friend this week using some of the ideas that have been discussed.