Unity Friendship Circle
Celebrating Together
15 minutes
Whole class
Learning Objectives
- Reflect on importance of celebrating together
- Practice expressing feelings and thoughts
- Build sense of classroom community
- Develop appreciation for diversity and friendship
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Sit in close circle together
- 2Pass talking stick and share one thing we love about celebrating together
- 3Talk about how celebrations bring people together
- 4Share what we learned about different celebrations
- 5Discuss how we can celebrate friendship every day
- 6End with group hug or friendship handshake
- 7Sing simple unity song together
Assessment Criteria
- ✓Child participates in circle discussion
- ✓Child expresses positive thoughts about celebrations
- ✓Child shows understanding of community and friendship
- ✓Child demonstrates respectful listening
Materials Needed
- Soft ball or special talking stick
- Comfortable circle time area
- Calm background music
- Unity friendship poster
Preparation
- •Create comfortable circle seating
- •Prepare talking stick or soft ball
- •Set up calm atmosphere with soft music
- •Think of guiding questions for discussion
Teaching Tips
- 💡Keep discussion positive and inclusive
- 💡Allow quiet children to pass if needed
- 💡Model good listening and sharing
- 💡Connect to ongoing classroom community building
Extension Activities
- +Create classroom celebration traditions
- +Plan regular friendship circles
- +Make friendship celebration cards
- +Establish classroom unity rituals
Key Vocabulary
unity
friendship
together
celebrate
community
caring
respect