Lesson Plan
Community Builder Blueprint
Students will collaboratively design and build a miniature ‘class community’ model that represents shared classroom values and norms, practicing teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills.
This lesson fosters social-emotional learning and a positive classroom climate by empowering students to co-create and commit to shared values, strengthening connections and responsibility.
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Prep
Prepare Materials, Review Standards & Plan Differentiation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Purpose
5 minutes
Step 2
Values Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 3
Model-Making Workshop
10 minutes
Step 4
Community Commitments Discussion
3 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Assessment
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Our Shared Values
Kindness
Respect
Teamwork
Responsibility
Think & Share

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