This lesson plan aims to help toddlers understand the concept of friendship and develop essential social skills through interactive activities focused on kindness and sharing. The session begins with circle time, where children engage in a discussion about friendship after listening to a picture book. They then participate in an activity where they can give friendship tokens to peers, promoting appreciation and positive interactions.
Cooperative play is facilitated with soft toys, encouraging children to communicate and work together on shared tasks. Following this, a craft activity allows children to create friendship cards for their classmates, reinforcing their understanding of friendship. The lesson concludes with a closing circle, where children share their thoughts about friendship and sing a friendly song together.
Throughout the lesson, children’s interactions and use of kind language are observed to assess their engagement and understanding. The plan includes suggestions for extending the theme of friendship through future activities. Overall, this lesson fosters a nurturing environment where early social skills can flourish while celebrating the importance of friendship.
| Level | Toddler |
| Subject | Social Skills |
| Subject Area | Friendship |
| Age Range | 1 to 3 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 50 mins |