Lesson Plan

Building Blocks of Relationships

Students will learn key aspects of healthy relationships, including communication, empathy, and respect, while practicing social skills in small groups.

This lesson equips students with essential social skills that encourage empathy, improve teamwork, and foster a respectful, inclusive classroom environment.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-up

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Communication Challenge

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion: Peer Interaction

5 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Social Skills!

Introduce the concept of social skills and set the stage for the lesson. Emphasize that understanding these skills is crucial for building healthy relationships.

Effective Communication

Explain that communication is the foundation of all relationships. Discuss verbal and non-verbal cues, active listening, and the importance of clarity.

Understanding Empathy

Highlight empathy as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Use interactive examples or a short exercise to demonstrate.

Mutual Respect

Discuss respect and its role in forming healthy relationships. Mention that respect involves listening, valuing differences, and treating others with kindness.

Wrapping Up

Conclude the slide deck by summarizing the key points. Prepare to transition to interactive activities that will allow students to practice these skills.

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