Friendship Workshop Facilitation Guide

3rd Grade • 45-50 Minutes

"Strong social bonds are vital for emotional well-being and school success. Learning to build and maintain friendships helps students navigate social situations, feel a sense of belonging, and develop empathy."

Teacher Prep

• Review the Friendship Formula Slides and all linked materials.
• Prepare whiteboard or chart paper for brainstorming.
• Print copies of My Friendship Map (1 per student).
• Print copies of One Kind Word Exit Ticket (1 per student).
• Ensure markers or crayons are available for students.

Setup time: 15 minutes

Materials Checklist

Friendship Formula Slides
Markers or crayons
Whiteboard/Chart paper
Cooperative Story Circle Game
My Friendship Map Worksheet
One Kind Word Exit Ticket

Learning Objective

Students will learn and practice essential skills for making and maintaining positive friendships, including effective communication and cooperation.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Warm-Up: What Makes a Friend?

5 min

• Begin by asking students: "What does it mean to be a good friend?"
• Facilitate a brief class discussion, writing down key ideas on the board (e.g., sharing, listening, being kind).

2

Introduction: Friendship Skills

10 min

• Present the Friendship Formula Slides.
• Focus on 'Communication' and 'Cooperation' as key ingredients.
• Encourage students to share examples of good communication (listening) and cooperation (sharing).

3

Activity: Cooperative Story Circle

15 min

• Introduce the Cooperative Story Circle game rules.
• Explain that students take turns adding a sentence to a shared story.
• Guide the class through 1-2 rounds, emphasizing positive interactions and teamwork.

4

Practice: My Friendship Map

10 min

• Distribute the My Friendship Map worksheet.
• Students draw or write about their friends and the qualities they value.
• Circulate and prompt students to think about how they show good friendship skills.

5

Wrap-Up: One Kind Word

5 min

• Distribute the One Kind Word Exit Ticket.
• Students write one kind action they can take this week.
• Collect tickets as an assessment and positive send-off.

Friendship Builders

Friendship Workshop Facilitation Guide

Friendship Formula Slides Presentation

Cooperative Story Circle Activity Guide

My Friendship Map Worksheet Activity

One Kind Word Exit Ticket Reflection

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