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First graders explore human psychology by reading a book in class. In this friendship lesson, 1st graders identify the benefit of friends and strong relationships while reading the book The Rainbow Fish. Students analyze the images from the story and answer study questions with their classmates.

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the rainbow fish, children's literature

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friendship activity, human relationships, Psychology, the rainbow fish, english language arts
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Grade
1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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