Lesson Plan

Buddies Pairing Protocol

Students will learn and practice the daily Buddies Pairing Protocol to form peer-support partnerships, assign buddy roles, and engage in structured check-ins, games, and reflections to reinforce positive behaviors.

Establishing a consistent pairing system encourages accountability, fosters empathy, and creates a positive classroom culture where students support each other’s positive choices.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduce Buddy Roles

5 minutes

Step 2

Pair Students

5 minutes

Step 3

Daily Check-In Circle

15 minutes

Step 4

Compliment Tag Game

10 minutes

Step 5

Pair Reflection Cool-Down

5 minutes

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Buddy Roles Overview

Listener Role

Encourager Role

Switching Roles Daily

Let’s Practice!

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Game

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Cool Down

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