Allyship Adventures Lesson Plan Allyship Adventures
Building a Kinder Classroom Together
Duration 30 min
Audience 1st Grade (Tier 1)
Approach Interactive & Role-Play
Learning Objective
Students will learn what allyship means and practice ways to support their peers through interactive discussion and role-playing scenarios.
Why This Matters
Fostering allyship from an early age builds empathy, kindness, and a supportive classroom community. It empowers students to move from being bystanders to active helpers.
Materials Checklist
Allyship Role-Play Cards
"Story Time: Being a Friend" Sheet
Quiet space for discussion
Allyship Adventures Slides
Teacher Prep
Review role-play cards and story. Ensure all materials are accessible. Set up a circle area for the opening discussion.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Introduction & Discussion
10 Minutes
Introduce allyship with simple questions: "What does it mean to be a good friend?"
Use examples: Helping someone pick up dropped crayons or sitting with someone new.
Define an ally as someone who helps friends feel safe and happy.
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Story Time
5 Minutes
Read Story Time: Being a Friend to the class.
Ask guiding questions: "How did Mia show she was an ally?" "How did the new student feel?"
3
Role-Play Activity
15 Minutes
Divide students into groups of 3-4 and give them Role-Play Cards .
Let them practice and then perform their scenario for the class.
Wrap up with a recap: "What is one way you can help a friend today?"
Allyship Adventures Slides 🤝
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Allyship Adventures!
Today, we learn how to be great allies by supporting our friends and classmates.
1st Grade Classroom Adventure
What is an Ally?
An ally is someone who stands up for others and helps friends feel safe and happy.
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Let's talk:
What does it mean to be a good friend?
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Story Time: Being a Friend
Listen to the story of a friend who helps others.
Think about the actions that show good allyship.
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Listen
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Think
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Share
Let's Role Play!
Group Activity
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In small groups, use the Allyship Role-Play Cards.
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Act out ways to support your friends.
3
Show us your ideas on how to be an ally!
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Your turn to perform!
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Recap & Share
What did we learn today about being an ally?
The Ally Challenge:
Share one way you can help a friend in our class today.
Allyship Role-Play Cards Allyship Role-Play Cards
Empowering 1st graders to be supportive friends.
How to Use
1. Groups: Divide the class into small groups of 3–4 students.
2. Cards: Give each group one scenario card to focus on.
3. Practice: Give students 3–5 minutes to plan their short play.
4. Share: Groups perform for the class. Encourage kindness!
Scenario 1
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The Lonely Friend
A friend is sitting alone during recess while everyone else is playing. They look a little sad.
How can you invite them to join your game?
Scenario 2
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Standing Tall
You see someone being teased by others during center time. They look like they want to cry.
How can you stand up for them or get help?
Scenario 3
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Kind Words
A friend is feeling sad because they lost a game of tag. They are sitting on the grass.
What kind words could you say to support them?
Scenario 4
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Helping Hand
A classmate drops their heavy backpack and all their papers spill out onto the floor.
How can you be an ally and help them out?
Class Discussion Questions
"What did you notice about the different ways to be an ally?"
"How did it feel to support a friend in your group?"
"What can we do to make sure everyone feels included?"
Story Time: Being a Friend Reading Sheet Story Time: Being a Friend
Once upon a time in a bright, cheerful classroom, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved playing with her friends during recess, but one day, she noticed a new student sitting quietly alone.
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Mia remembered what her teacher had said about being a good friend—an ally is someone who helps others feel happy and safe.
So, she walked over to the new student, introduced herself with a big smile, and invited her to join in a fun game of tag.
As the game started, Mia made sure that everyone was included. When she saw someone feeling left out, Mia asked them to join her group. Soon, all the classmates were laughing, playing, and helping each other.
By the end of the day, the classroom was filled with happy voices. Mia felt proud because she knew she had helped make her new friend feel welcome and important. And that is what being an ally means—standing up for one another, showing kindness, and spreading joy.
Let's Think Together
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How did Mia show she was an ally?
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How do you think the new student felt at the beginning of the story? How did they feel at the end?
What are some ways YOU can be a good friend and an ally in our classroom today?
Draw or write your idea here
