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How Do I Act Like A Friend? Lesson PlanHow Do I Act Like A Friend? Lesson Plan
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How Do I Act Like A Friend?

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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the meaning of being a friend. They take part in a series of activities to define the meaning of friendship. Students are presented with scenarios and then role-play how to act to encourage a friendship.

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communication, friendship, social skills

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communicate, friendship, social skills, social studies
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Grade
K
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Research
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