Lesson 4: Being a good friend

Learning the importance of supporting others by being kind.

Learning objective

  • To consider why it is important to support each other by being kind. 

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

ELG: Building Relationships

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • 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: 

  • Active learning.

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

  • Think about the importance of teamwork.
  • Note any specific next steps for individual children.
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