Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will define bullying and bias, differentiate between them using real-life examples, and reflect on the impact of these behaviors on individuals and communities.

Building a shared understanding of bullying and bias lays the groundwork for empathy and respectful relationships, helping students recognize and challenge harmful behaviors.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Definitions

10 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 1: Understanding Bullying and Bias

Warm-Up: Think-Pair-Share

What Is Bullying? What Is Bias?

Key Differences Between Bullying and Bias

Scenario Sorting Activity

Individual Reflection

Session Wrap-Up

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will practice empathy by stepping into others’ perspectives, identifying feelings and needs, and articulating supportive responses.

Cultivating empathy helps students understand diverse experiences, reduce bias, and foster caring peer relationships.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Think-Pair-Share

5 minutes

Step 2

Introducing Empathy

5 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 2: Practicing Empathy

Warm-Up: Think-Pair-Share

What Is Empathy?

Role-Play Activity

Debrief Discussion

Individual Reflection

Session Wrap-Up

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will identify and analyze bias, stereotypes, and microaggressions, using real examples to understand their impact and practice addressing them constructively.

Understanding how stereotypes and microaggressions harm individuals helps students recognize subtle bias, speak up, and foster a respectful classroom climate.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Introducing Bias and Microaggressions

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Analysis Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 3: Recognizing Bias & Microaggressions

Warm-Up: Think-Pair-Share

Key Definitions

Group Analysis Activity

Debrief & Discussion

Individual Reflection

Session Wrap-Up

Lesson Plan

Session 4 Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice active listening, “I” message communication, and structured conflict resolution steps to handle disagreements respectfully.

Equipping students with clear communication and conflict resolution skills promotes a positive classroom climate, reduces misunderstandings, and empowers them to resolve disputes constructively.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Think-Pair-Share

5 minutes

Step 2

Introducing Communication Skills

10 minutes

Step 3

Partner Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Conflict Resolution

5 minutes

Step 5

Individual Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 4: Communication & Conflict Resolution

Warm-Up: Think-Pair-Share

Active Listening & “I” Messages

Partner Practice

Role-Play: Conflict Resolution

Individual Reflection

Session Wrap-Up

Lesson Plan

Session 5 Lesson Plan

Students will explore their own cultural identities and learn to act as allies by recognizing privilege, supporting peers from diverse backgrounds, and planning concrete actions to foster inclusion.

Valuing diverse identities and practicing allyship builds empathy, counters bias, and creates a more inclusive classroom where every student feels respected and supported.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Identity Gallery Walk

5 minutes

Step 2

Creating Identity Shields

10 minutes

Step 3

Introducing Allyship

5 minutes

Step 4

Ally Role-Play

8 minutes

Step 5

Individual Reflection & Action Plan

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 5: Cultural Identity & Allyship

Warm-Up: Identity Gallery Walk

Creating Identity Shields

What Is Allyship?

Ally Role-Play

Debrief Discussion

Individual Reflection & Action Plan

Session Wrap-Up

Lesson Plan

Session 6 Lesson Plan

Students will design and present a restorative project that demonstrates empathy, addresses past harm, and promotes an inclusive classroom community.

This culminating session empowers students to apply their learning—empathy, bias recognition, communication, and allyship—in a tangible project that heals relationships and reinforces positive classroom culture.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Reflection

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Restorative Project

5 minutes

Step 3

Project Planning

12 minutes

Step 4

Presentation Rehearsal

5 minutes

Step 5

Next Steps & Closing

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 6: Restorative Project Planning & Presentations

Warm-Up Reflection

Introducing the Restorative Project