Welcome everyone! Introduce our lesson title and set the stage: we’re going to learn how to turn conflicts into teamwork by using good communication and respect.

Define communication. Ask for student volunteers to demonstrate good and poor examples of talking and listening.

Introduce each role. Explain that teams will rotate roles during the puzzle challenge so everyone gets practice.

Model a mini-scenario: two students disagree over a puzzle piece. Walk through each resolution step.

Highlight why we practice these skills beyond puzzles—friendships, projects, games, and real life.

Explain the upcoming partner discussion. Distribute sticky notes and have students write one communication tip before sharing.

Prepare students for the hands-on challenge. Remind them to rotate roles and use the skills they’ve learned.