Let's Go on a Friendship Adventure!
Introduction
Good morning, friends! 🌞 Today, we’re going to start our exciting adventure into the wonderful world of friendship! Before we jump in, let’s make our learning space feel cozy and welcoming.
Cozy Corner Setup
What You Need:
- Soft blankets or cushions to sit on
- Favorite stuffed animals (optional)
- A big picture book about friendship (like "The Rainbow Fish" or "Bear and Friends")
Steps:
- Gather Around: Invite the children to sit in a circle on the blankets or cushions.
- Bring Your Buddies: Encourage each child to bring their favorite stuffed animal. Tell them, “These are our special friends for today!”
Story Time
Now, let's get comfy and read a story about friendship. While we read, let’s pay attention to how the characters feel and what they do to be good friends.
- Read the Book: Choose a story that highlights friendship.
- Ask Questions:
- “What made the characters friends?”
- “How did they help each other?”
- “Have you ever done something nice for your friend?”
Friendship Circle
Let's Talk About Friendship!
After the story, let’s share. Each child can take a turn talking about:
- Who their friend is and one thing they like about them.
- Something nice they have done together.
Encourage them to use kind words and gestures. To keep things fun, they can use their stuffed animals to “speak” for them!
Closing Activity: "Friendship Chain"
What You Need:
- Colorful paper strips
- Markers, crayons, or stickers for decoration
- A glue stick or tape for linking the strips together
Steps:
- Create a Strip: Each child can decorate their paper strip with their name and what they love about friendship.
- Link Together: Help them link their strips to form a chain of friendship!
- Display the Chain: Hang the friendship chain somewhere in the classroom as a reminder of the wonderful friends we have!
Conclusion
As we finish our lesson today, remind everyone that friendship means being kind, helping each other, and having fun together! Let’s keep being amazing friends to each other every day!
And there you have it! A fun, interactive start to a lesson on friendship tailored for preschool children. 🥰✨