What this lesson teaches
This activity helps children recognize and appreciate the qualities of their friends. By associating positive traits with each flower, children learn the importance of kindness in friendships.
Ethics in Life
Can you finish celebrate friendship with flowers in about 25 min?
Celebrate Friendship with Flowers
You will recognize and appreciate the qualities of their friends.
Duration25 min
Age GroupAges 3–5
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectEthics
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The learning connection
Crafting flowers allows children to express their thoughts creatively, reinforcing their understanding of friendship. According to Vygotsky's scaffolding theory, adults can help children articulate their feelings about friends, making the learning process more meaningful.
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1. Gather colored paper, scissors, and glue. 2. Cut flower shapes from the colored paper (5 flowers per child). 3. On each flower, write a positive quality about a friend (e.g., kind, funny). 4. Glue the flowers together to form a chain. 5. Hang it up somewhere visible. 6. Discuss with your family why each quality is special to your friendship.