Lesson Plan

Circle of Trust Plan

Guide 5th graders to build empathy and trust through a structured restorative circle where they share feelings, listen actively, and co-create classroom agreements.

Fosters a supportive classroom climate by teaching emotional expression, active listening, and collective responsibility, reducing conflicts and enhancing student connection.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Establish Agreements

10 minutes

Step 2

Check-In Sharing

10 minutes

Step 3

Feelings Web Mapping

10 minutes

Step 4

Co-Create Classroom Agreements

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Empathy in Action

Circle Purpose & Talking Piece

Check-In Sharing

Feelings Web Mapping

Pair & Share

Co-Create Agreements

Closing Reflection

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Script

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Activity

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Rubric

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