Building Background
Today’s lesson is on relationships. The word relationship means a connection between two people. An example of a relationship is a friendship. So today’s lesson is going to be about friendships that you may have with someone like a classmate, but it could also talk about a relationship you have with a family member like your mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, or grandpa. Can anyone tell me why it would be important to have a relationship or friendship? (allow time to answer) That’s right, it is important to have friendships and relationships because it can make us and the people around us happy. It can also make us feel safe and give us a feeling of belonging to something. All of that builds our happiness. But sometimes it is hard to make a friend or relationship. Sometimes there might be problems with our friendships. We could have what is called a conflict.
Wrinkled Heart
Color and cut out the heart, the paste the following quote in the center of the heart.
"Before you speak, Think and be smart. It’s hard to fix a wrinkled heart!"
Ask students to crumple up their heart, then try to straighten it out.
Discuss the effects that hurtful behaviors can have on someone’s heart, as the wrinkles never come all the way out. Together, talk about ways students can demonstrate kind behaviors toward their peers and not cause wrinkles in other hearts!