Lesson Plan
Circle of Connections Lesson Plan
Students will deepen their classroom community through a quick, interactive circle-toss activity that encourages sharing personal insights, listening actively, and fostering trust and cooperation.
Building trust and empathy helps students feel supported, improves classroom climate, and readies them to engage academically. Strengthening peer connections early sets a positive tone for the year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Connection Prompt Cards
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Circle-Toss Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Circle of Connections
Guidelines
How to Play
Sample Prompts
Reflection Questions
Great Connections!
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Connection Quest Plan
Students will strengthen classroom community by sharing personal insights through a quick, interactive circle-toss activity that builds trust, communication, and empathy.
Creating trust and empathy early helps students feel supported, improves cooperation, and sets a positive tone for learning. Deepening peer connections fosters a safe, engaging environment throughout the year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Connection Prompt Cards
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Circle-Toss Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflection
3 minutes
Cool Down
