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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Building Better Bonds
Today's Goals
What Makes a Good Friend?
Active Listening
Empathy
Empathy Practice
Respectful Communication
Role-Play Activity
Reflection & Wrap-Up

Worksheet


Activity


Reading

