Feeling Friends Lesson Plan Feeling Friends
Teacher Lesson Plan
Duration 15 min
Learning Objective
Students will learn how to respond when friends hurt their feelings by reading a social story, discussing emotions, and practicing respectful responses.
Audience
2nd Grade (Tier 1)
Materials Needed
Feeling Friends Social Story
Feelings Reflection Worksheet (1 per student)
Emotions Chart Poster
Feelings Response Cards
Whiteboard and Markers
Prep (5 min)
• Print and assemble social story booklet
• Print one reflection worksheet per student
• Hang the Emotions Chart Poster prominently
• Cut out and organize the Response Cards
Instructional Steps
2m
Introduction
Greet students and gather them on the carpet. Display the Emotions Chart Poster and review a few key emotions (happy, sad, angry).
"Have you ever felt sad when a friend said or did something that hurt your feelings?"
5m
Read Social Story
Read the Feeling Friends Social Story aloud, showing illustrations. Invite students to listen for how the character (Sam) feels and what they choose to do next.
3m
Discussion
What happened that hurt the character’s feelings?
How did they feel?
What did they do next?
Refer to the poster to label the feelings discussed.
3m
Reflective Activity
Distribute Feelings Reflection Worksheets . Students draw a face and circle a kind response. Invite volunteers to pick a Feelings Response Card and role-play using kind words.
2m
Closure
"When friends hurt our feelings, we can name the feeling, use calm words, and ask for help if we need it."
Ask a few students to share one strategy they will remember. Collect worksheets and response cards.
Feeling Friends Slides Deck Feeling Friends
What to do when friends hurt your feelings
2nd Grade
Learning Objectives
1
Recognize when our feelings are hurt
2
Name feelings (happy, sad, angry)
3
Practice respectful, kind responses
How Do We Feel?
😊
Happy
😢
Sad
😡
Angry
"Have you ever felt sad when a friend said or did something that hurt your feelings?"
Time to Read!
Social Story
Open the Feeling Friends Social Story and follow along as we read aloud.
How does the character feel?
What do they do next?
Let's Talk
Question 1
What happened that hurt the character’s feelings?
Question 2
How did they feel?
Question 3
What did they do next?
Reflect & Role-Play
Worksheet
Draw a face showing the feeling.
Circle or write one kind thing you could say.
Role-Play
Choose a Feelings Response Card and practice with a partner!
Use Calm & Kind Words
Things to Remember
Name the Feeling
Use Calm Words
Ask for Help
Share one strategy you’ll remember today!
Feeling Friends Social Story Reading Feeling Friends
A Social Story about Communication
Name: ____________________
Page 1: Having Fun
Sam and Alex love playing together at recess. They run, laugh, and kick the soccer ball back and forth.
1
Page 2: Hurt Feelings
One day, Alex accidentally bumps into Sam and knocks Sam over. Alex doesn’t mean to be rough, but Sam feels hurt. Sam’s cheeks get warm and their eyes fill with tears.
2
Page 3: Naming the Feeling
Sam remembers the Emotions Chart. Sam thinks, “I feel sad and a little hurt.” Naming the feeling helps Sam know what to do next.
3
Page 4: Using Calm Words
"Alex, I feel sad when you bump into me."
Sam takes a deep breath and says the words. Alex listens and says, “I’m sorry, Sam. I didn’t mean to hurt you.”
4
Page 5: Being Good Friends
Alex helps Sam stand up. They smile and agree to be more careful. Sam and Alex go back to playing, feeling happy and safe.
5
Feelings Reflection Worksheet Feelings Reflection
Name
Date
1
Draw the Feeling
Sam felt hurt when Alex bumped into him. Draw a face in the box below showing how Sam felt.
2
Write or Circle a Kind Response
What could Sam say to Alex? Write it on the lines or use a sentence from your Response Cards.
"
"
Remember to use a calm and kind voice!
Feelings Response Cards Activity Feelings Response Cards
Cut out each card and practice speaking kindly to your friends!
"I feel sad when you bump into me. Please be more careful."
Feeling Friends
"I feel upset when you grab my toy without asking. Can we share?"
Feeling Friends
"I feel hurt when you laugh at me. Please stop."
Feeling Friends
"I feel angry when you push me. Let’s find another game."
Feeling Friends
"I feel left out when you don’t let me play. Can I join?"
Feeling Friends
"I feel worried when you yell at me. Let’s use calm words."
Feeling Friends
"I’m sad because I can’t play right now. Can we play later?"
Feeling Friends
Create Your Own
Feeling Friends
Tip: Practice looking at your friend's eyes while you speak with a calm voice.
Emotions Chart Poster Activity Emotions Chart
Use this chart to name and recognize your feelings!
😊
Happy
"I might smile
or laugh!"
😢
Sad
"I might feel like crying
and need a hug."
😡
Angry
"I might feel hot and
need a deep breath."
How to use this chart:
1
Point to the face
2
Say the feeling word