| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Personal development |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| What topic | Friendships |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to dive into a topic that affects everyone—Friendships. But instead of just discussing what makes a good friend, we’re going to kick off our lesson with a fun, interactive activity to truly understand the essence of friendship!
The aim of this activity is to illustrate the connections we have with our classmates and the qualities we value in friendships.
Gather in a Circle: Let’s form a circle on the floor. Make sure everyone can see each other.
Introducing the String: I’ll start with the ball of wool. I will hold on to the end of the string and share one quality that I value in a friendship. For example, I might say, “I value kindness.”
Passing the Ball: As I say this, I will toss the ball of wool to someone in the circle while holding onto the end to create a connection. They should then share one quality they appreciate in a friend, and then toss the ball to someone else—while holding onto their end of the string.
Building the Web: We’ll keep passing the ball around until everyone has had a turn, creating a beautiful friendship web of qualities that connect us.
Reflecting on Our Web: Once we're all connected, let’s discuss how this web represents our classroom community and how these qualities help build strong friendships.
As we explore friendships today, remember that every string in our web represents a quality we can bring to our friendships. Together, we will learn how to nurture these connections and what it takes to be a good friend. So, let's get started!
Feel free to adjust any part of the activity to better suit the dynamics of your class!