Friendship Champions

Movement Rules: Teacher reads a scenario. If it shows Fair Sharing, students take one big step forward and clap twice. If it shows a Snatch Mistake, students crouch low to the carpet and put both hands over their knees.

Scenario 1: "Ripping a crayon right out of your friend's fingers while they are coloring." ➡️ Snatch Crouch (Crouch low & protect!)

Scenario 2: "Asking: 'Can I have the blue marker when you finish the ocean?'" ➡️ Share Step (Step forward & clap twice!)

Scenario 3: "Setting a 2-minute sand timer so both friends get an equal turn with the swings." ➡️ Share Step (Step forward & clap twice!)

Scenario 4: "Hiding the soccer ball under your coat so no one else can kick it." ➡️ Snatch Crouch (Crouch low & protect!)

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Partner Practice: "The Polite Pass" (4 Mins)

Each pair gets 1 small counter or crayon. They practice using the three magic sharing phrases:

Step 1: Wait & Ask

"May I please have a turn next?"

Step 2: Gentle Give

"Sure! Here you go, friend!"

Step 3: Gratitude

"Thank you for sharing with me!"

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Debrief & Social Story Coloring Page (2 Mins)

Closing Question: "Why is playing together more fun than playing alone with all the toys? Because we get to make memories together! Head to your tables and color our 'Sharing Superpowers' page."

First Grade Strategy: Teach students the "Can we build together?" question. Often students don't want to give up a toy, but they love having a helper build with them!

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Lesson 3 Guide (Cont.)

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Movement Game: "Heart Hop or Freeze Flat!" (4 Mins)

Movement Rules: Teacher reads a statement. If it shows Kindness & Helping, students hop forward with both hands forming a heart over their chest. If it is Unkind or Teasing, students freeze flat with arms folded tightly.

Scenario 1: "Laughing when someone drops their lunch tray." ➡️ Freeze Flat (Fold arms & freeze!)

Scenario 2: "Saying: 'Are you okay? I will help you pick up your pencils.'" ➡️ Heart Hop (Hop forward with heart hands!)

Scenario 3: "Telling a classmate: 'You are so fast at running! Good job!'" ➡️ Heart Hop (Hop forward with heart hands!)

Scenario 4: "Saying: 'Your drawing looks weird and messy.'" ➡️ Freeze Flat (Fold arms & freeze!)

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Partner Practice: "The Compliment Catch" (4 Mins)

Students face their carpet partner and complete one of these three compliment sentence frames:

Frame 1: Talent

"I like the way you [draw / run / build]!"

Frame 2: Heart

"You have such a kind smile!"

Frame 3: Helper

"Thank you for being my good friend!"

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Debrief & Social Story Coloring Page (2 Mins)

Closing Reflection: "How did it feel when your partner gave you a compliment? Warm inside like hot cocoa! Today at your table, color our 'Helping Hands' story page and look for a classmate you can give a compliment to today."

Teacher Tip: Watch for students who pick up fallen pencils or papers during the day and celebrate them publicly with a "Friendship Spotter" shout-out!

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Movement, Practice & Friendship Bingo

Lesson 4 Guide (Cont.)

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Movement Calming: "Balloon Breath & Peace Pose" (3 Mins)

Movement Drill: Stand tall. Breathe in for 3 seconds while floating arms overhead into a giant round balloon shape. Exhale slowly for 4 seconds as your arms float down and hands press together in front of your heart in the Peace Pose. Repeat twice.

"Feel your heartbeat slow down. When our bodies are calm, our brains can solve any problem!"

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Partner Practice: "The Compromise Handshake" (3 Mins)

Partners practice solving the pretend dilemma: Partner A wants blocks, Partner B wants playdough.

Choice A: "First & Next" "We will do blocks for 5 minutes, then playdough for 5 minutes!"

Choice B: "Rock, Paper, Scissors" "One quick game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to pick the first activity!"

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The Grand Friendship Bingo Game! (8 Mins)

How to Play First Grade Friendship Bingo:

1. Hand out 1 Friendship Bingo Board and 9 counters (or crayons) to each student.
2. Teacher draws a Caller Card and reads the riddle/scenario aloud (e.g., "I look at my friend and smile big when I see them!").
3. Class calls out the matching skill ("Warm Welcome!" or "Saying Hello!").
4. Students find that picture tile on their 3x3 board and cover it with a token (or draw a smiley face).
5. When a student completes 3 in a row (or full card), they shout: "FRIENDSHIP CHAMPION!"

Review Skills: Welcoming • Sharing • Compliments • Calm Breath • Turn Taking Everyone Wins! 🎉

Unit Finale & Social Story Coloring: Students celebrate earning their Friendship Champion badges and color their final story page!

Series Complete!

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Get your bingo counters ready at your desk! We are Friendship Champions! 🏆

Printable Student Bingo Tokens (Cut or Color) Or use plastic math cubes/counters

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