This document provides guidance for a 3rd grade classroom project focused on friendship. The project is inspired by the story of Hansel and Gretel. Students will discuss in small groups what traits make a good friend, then individually list the characteristics they value in friends. They will then create three-dimensional "friend" sculptures using various materials like paper cups and yarn to represent the valued traits of an ideal friend. Students will present their projects to each other and receive feedback, and the projects will be formally graded based on a provided rubric.