Lesson Plan
Fix-It Circle Plan
Students will engage in a structured restorative circle to practice empathy, offer sincere apologies, and co-create solutions to mend peer conflicts, using clear steps and supportive language.
Building relationship skills early empowers students to resolve everyday conflicts, fostering a respectful classroom culture and reducing repeat incidents.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Restorative Norms
5 minutes
Step 3
Teach Repair Steps
10 minutes
Step 4
Partner Role-Play
8 minutes
Step 5
Group Reflection
5 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Next Steps
2 minutes

Slide Deck
How Do We Fix It?
Step 1: Say What Happened
Step 2: Share Your Feelings
Step 3: Say Sorry
Step 4: Ask to Make It Right
Step 5: Agree on a Solution
Remember the 5 Steps

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