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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Buddy Roles Overview
Listener Role
Encourager Role
Switching Roles Daily
Let’s Practice!

Activity


Game


Cool Down

