Lesson 1

Students will learn to: Identify qualities that they like in friends. Identify qualities that are not positive in friendships/relationships.

Lesson 2

Students will learn to: Identify that friends can have things in common and also have different likes & dislikes.

Lesson 3

Students will learn to: Role-play scenarios that involve learning skills for getting along with others.

Lesson 4

Students will learn to: Be part of a social group and what friendship/relationships involve. Problem solving strategies, win-win situations.

Lesson 5

Students will learn to: Develop a sense of personal power within themselves. How to practice welcoming a new student into the classroom or play area.

Lesson 6

Students will learn to: Stand up for themselves or others, how to defend themselves or others when someone is being treated unfairly. How to have a positive voice and refer or report to a trusted adult when assistance is needed.

Lesson 7

Students will learn to: Understand the importance of kindness, honesty & empathy in healthy friendships & relationships.

Lesson 8

Students will learn to: Identify positive qualities that they admire/respect/like in the other members of their group.