Building Healthy Relationships

Aaron Armstrong

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Building Healthy Relationships

Understand healthy relationship components

This lesson helps students understand the components of healthy relationships and how to communicate effectively. Through role-playing and discussions, students will learn about respect and boundaries. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to form and maintain positive relationships, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

Audience

Contenders (ages 11-12)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand healthy relationship components

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Worksheet on Respect and Boundaries, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what students think makes a relationship healthy.
Introduce the key components of healthy relationships: respect, communication, and boundaries.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to explore students' understanding of respect and boundaries.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

20 mins

Divide students into small groups and assign each group a role-playing scenario.
Have each group act out their scenario, focusing on demonstrating respect and setting boundaries.
After each role-play, discuss what was done well and what could be improved.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Distribute the worksheet on respect and boundaries.
Have students complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on their own relationships.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Ask students to share one thing they learned about healthy relationships.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on healthy relationships, focusing on respect and boundaries.

What does respect mean to you in a relationship?

Encourage students to think about how respect is shown and why it's important.

How can you communicate effectively with friends or family?

Discuss different communication styles and the importance of listening.

Why are boundaries important in relationships?

Explore how boundaries help maintain healthy interactions and personal comfort.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Respect and Boundaries

A worksheet to help students reflect on their understanding of respect and boundaries in relationships.

List three ways you can show respect in a friendship.

Think about actions and words that demonstrate respect.

Describe a situation where setting a boundary is important.

Consider scenarios at school or home where boundaries help.

How can you communicate a boundary to someone?

Focus on clear and respectful communication methods.