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.

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Prep

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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

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Connect and Thrive

Why Relationship Skills Matter

Key Skills: Definitions

Scenario Discussion

Empathy Reflection

Boundary-Setting Poster

Wrap-Up & Reflection

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Connect and Thrive

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Tier 1
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