Lesson Plan
Building Better Bonds Lesson Plan
Students will identify four communication styles and strengthen friendship skills by practicing active listening in paired scenarios.
Effective peer relationships rely on clear communication and attentive listening; building these skills increases students’ confidence in forming supportive, lasting friendships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Communication Styles
3 minutes
Step 3
Active Listening Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief & Reflection
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Building Better Bonds
Warm-Up Icebreaker
Communication Styles
Active Listening Practice
Group Debrief & Reflection

Activity


Reading


Journal

