Lesson Plan
Bridge the Gap Lesson Plan
Students will engage in a structured restorative chat to rebuild trust and understanding, express feelings, and co-create respectful behavior goals. The session aims to enhance empathy and improve peer communication skills.
This intervention addresses conflicts proactively, helps students feel heard, fosters mutual empathy, and strengthens relationships by guiding them through respectful dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Set the Scene
2 minutes
Step 2
Perspective Sharing
4 minutes
Step 3
Active Listening Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Joint Goal Setting
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Close
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Bridge the Gap: Restorative Chat
Session Norms
Share Your Perspective
Active Listening Practice
Set Shared Goals
Reflect & Close
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
