Lesson Plan
Building Bridges Lesson Plan
Students will identify and practice key strategies for building positive classroom relationships through guided discussion and a collaborative ‘bridge building’ activity.
Fostering empathy, cooperation, and trust in 5th graders enhances social-emotional learning and creates a supportive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Positive Relationship Discussion
4 minutes
Step 3
Bridge Building Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Share
3 minutes
Step 5
Differentiation Strategies
Ongoing
Slide Deck
Building Bridges: Classroom Relationships
Relationship-Building Strategies
Build a Paper Bridge
Reflection & Share
Sentence Starters
Great Job, Bridge Builders!
Activity
