Lesson 3: What makes a good friend?

Understanding the characteristics that make a good friend.

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Learning objectives

  • To understand the characteristics that make a good friend.
  • To think about why it might be difficult for others to be a good friend all of the time.

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

ELG: Managing Self

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Explain the reasons for rules, know right from wrong and try to behave accordingly.

ELG: Building Relationships

  • Work and play cooperatively and take turns with others.
  • Form positive attachments to adults and friendships with peers.
  • Show sensitivity to their own and to others’ needs.

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

Non-statutory curriculum guidance

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • Build constructive and respectful relationships.
  • Identify and moderate their own feelings socially and emotionally.
  • Think about the perspectives of others.

See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

 

Characteristics of Effective Learning: 

  • Playing and exploring.
  • Active learning.

Before the lesson

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Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

  • Learn how we can support our friends.
  • Note any specific next steps for individual children.
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