A nine-lesson unit introduces learners to strategies they need to develop healthy peer relationships. The scripted lessons focus on the etiquette of two-way conversations, sharing and turn-taking, good sportsmanship, and the characteristics of healthy relationships.

Concepts

peer pressure, peers, abusive relationships, relationship skills, relationships, social-emotional learning, conversation skills, sharing

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate the Friendship Spotlight cards to permit reuse

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a color printer to print the cards for the Friendship Spotlight game
• Presumes a protocol is in place to permit a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues 

Pros

• The Friendship Spotlight game teaches learners how to recognize positive and negative behaviors related to healthy and unhealthy relationships
• The lessons include activities, handouts, and assessments

Cons

• None