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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hello Song

For Teachers K
Students sing song during meeting circle time to learn and practice their new school friends' names.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Somebody in My Friend's Family Died

For Students 3rd - 5th
Death is a very difficult thing to deal with for all of us. If you have a friend who has recently 0lost someone, you may be wondering how you can help. Chances are, that friend is not acting the way she/he normally does and you want to...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: The Scoop on Gossip

For Students 3rd - 8th
We've all probably heard a bit of gossip, a story about someone we know that might embarrass him. Despite whether the information is true or not, the fact that it is being passed on to other people could be harmful for him. It may be fun...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Who Do You Want for Your Friend?

For Teachers 2nd
Determine if characteristics are healthy or unhealthy.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Offering Comfort

For Students Pre-K - K
It's comforting for kids to know that they live within a circle of care. Remind children that many people care about them...that's what the "Circle of Care" is all about. Together as a family, use these resources to help your child...
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Activity
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Lion and the Mouse"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Read this traditional fable of "The Lion and the Mouse" to learn that even little friends can do great things. Two illustrated versions are provided. Both include the same text, but one has traditional illustrations while the other has...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The New Kid

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Dylan who was new at school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Lily Makes Lemonade

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a little girl Lily who makes lemonade for her friends. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Lonely

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a story about a girl Jessica who feels very lonely at school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Building Bridges of Friendship

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn how to build better friendships when you explore this resource. This site provides detailed games, activities, and other resources to help students learn about the importance of building relationships.
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Website
Live Wire Media

Good Character: Friendship

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know what it takes to be a good friend? Talk about this with your friends and classmates with the help of the several questions and detailed notes provided at this website.
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Website
Live Wire Media

Good Character: Being Friends

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are certain things you must do in order to be a good friend. Find a list of these things at this website as well as questions and activity ideas that will help you discuss friendship with classmates and family.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Themes: Friendship & Family: What Is a Friend?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "What is a friend?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration required for...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Themes: Friendship & Family: What Makes a Family?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "What makes a family?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration required for...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Expository Writing: What Kind of Friend

For Teachers 3rd Standards
This is an expository writing activity using the Makes Sense Writing Strategies.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Summer of Possibilities: Friends & Neighbors Packet: Grades 1 and 2

For Students K - 1st
Use these friends & neighbors-themed activity sheets to allow children to choose their own learning adventures.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: John Singer Sargent

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of the artist John Singer Sargent and four paintings are featured. Links to important people in his life.
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Professional Doc
University of Maryland

Umd: Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships

For Students 9th - 10th
An outline of a chapter on interpersonal attraction. Easy to read and follow, although a little sparse on fully-explained content.
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Activity
Other

Danielle's Place: Bible Theme Crafts for Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
If you teach religion to elementary students, then you have to see this site! It is overflowing with creative ideas to use in your classroom and will get your students excited about the Bible. Many of these lessons also integrate math,...
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eBook
LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: Never Lonely Again by Hans Wilhelm [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
Chestnut, the squirrel felt lonely. But one day something happened that opened his eyes. Read this story to find out what happened.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Friends With Birthday Cake and Present

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Two friends at a birthday party.