Lesson Plan

Building Better Bonds Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice active listening, empathy, and respectful communication through guided activities, role-plays, and reflections to strengthen peer relationships.

Developing these core relationship skills fosters positive friendships, reduces conflicts, and builds students’ confidence in social situations both in and out of school.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

4 minutes

Step 2

Active Listening Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Scenario Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Respectful Communication Role-Play

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Building Better Bonds

Today's Goals

What Makes a Good Friend?

Active Listening

Empathy

Empathy Practice

Respectful Communication

Role-Play Activity

Reflection & Wrap-Up

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Activity

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Building Better Bonds

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