Lesson Plan

Building Bridges, Not Walls

Empathy and Perspective-Taking

In this lesson, students will engage in a collaborative activity where they share personal stories and then work together to build a 'bridge' of understanding using blocks or other materials. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to see things from different perspectives, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Sharing

15 minutes

Step 3

Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Bridge Building Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

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Building Bridges, Not Walls

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