Lesson Plan

Building Bridges

Equip afterschool staff with practical strategies and activities to foster positive peer relationships among students, culminating in an interactive bridge-building exercise and a collaborative reflection to plan implementation.

Positive peer relationships boost students’ social-emotional growth, collaboration, and inclusive classroom culture; empowering staff ensures supportive environments where all children thrive.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Icebreaker: Connect and Share

10 minutes

Step 3

Strategy Presentation

10 minutes

Step 4

Bridge Building Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Action Planning

5 minutes

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Building Bridges: Fostering Positive Peer Relationships

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Agenda

Icebreaker: Connect and Share

Core Strategies Overview

Four Core Strategies

Bridge Building Activity

Reflection & Action Planning

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Building Bridges

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Carri Russell

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