Lesson Plan
Connect and Thrive Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice communication, empathy, and boundary-setting skills through interactive scenarios and creative reflection activities to strengthen peer connections and respectful relationships.
Developing strong relationship skills helps 7th graders navigate social challenges, build empathy, and set healthy boundaries, fostering a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Reflection
7 minutes
Step 4
Boundary-Setting Poster
6 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Connect and Thrive
Why Relationship Skills Matter
Key Skills: Definitions
Scenario Discussion
Empathy Reflection
Boundary-Setting Poster
Wrap-Up & Reflection

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