Lesson Plan
Building Bridges & Bouncing Back
Students will learn empathy, active listening, conflict resolution, and resilience by discussing real-life scenarios and completing a handout to apply these skills in peer interactions.
Fostering strong interpersonal skills and resilience helps 5th graders navigate friendships, manage conflicts positively, and bounce back from challenges, creating a supportive, inclusive classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Handouts and Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Empathy and Active Listening
8 minutes
Step 3
Conflict Resolution Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 4
Handout Completion
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Building Bridges & Bouncing Back
Key Skills: Empathy & Active Listening
Activity: Practice Active Listening
Conflict Resolution Strategies
Handout: Bridges & Resilience
Building Resilience
Closing Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
