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Building Positive Peer Relationships

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Building Positive Peer Relationships

Positive peer relationships

This lesson aims to foster positive peer relationships among students by engaging them in a short video, a collaborative activity, and a guided discussion. The lesson is designed to be interactive and reflective, encouraging students to think about the importance of healthy friendships and how they can contribute to a supportive school environment. By focusing on these skills, students will be better equipped to build and maintain positive relationships, which are crucial for their social and emotional development. This lesson aligns with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors standards, particularly those focusing on social skills, self-management, and relationship-building.

Audience

Whole School

Time

20 mins

Approach

Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Video: Managing Peer Pressure, Worksheet: Positive Peer Interactions, Discussion: Building Healthy Friendships, Activity: Peer Support Role-Play, and Printable Cards: Icebreaker Questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of positive peer relationships.
  • Explain the importance of building supportive and respectful friendships.

Step 2

Icebreaker Activity

3 mins

  • Use printable cards with icebreaker questions to encourage students to interact with peers they don't usually talk to.
  • Each student picks a card and answers the question with a partner.

Step 3

Video Viewing

2 mins

  • Show the video Managing Peer Pressure.
  • Ask students to think about how peer pressure can affect relationships.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video and personal experiences.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on how they can support each other.

Step 5

Role-Play Activity

5 mins

  • Organize students into small groups for a role-play activity.
  • Each group will act out a scenario where they practice positive peer interactions.
  • Provide scenarios from the worksheet for guidance.

Step 6

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed and learned during the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply these skills in their daily interactions.
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Worksheet

Positive Peer Interactions Worksheet

This worksheet provides scenarios for students to role-play and reflect on positive peer interactions. It encourages students to think critically about how they can contribute to a supportive school environment.

Describe a time when you helped a friend in need.

Think about what actions you took and how it made you feel.







What are some ways you can show support to your peers?








Role-play Scenario: A friend is feeling left out during lunch. How can you include them?








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Worksheet

Icebreaker Questions Cards

These printable cards contain icebreaker questions designed to encourage students to interact and learn more about each other in a fun and engaging way.




What is your favorite hobby and why?







If you could have any superpower, what would it be?







Describe your perfect day.







What is one thing you are grateful for today?







If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?




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