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Building Supportive Peer Networks

Lesson Plan

Building Supportive Peer Networks

Foster supportive peer relationships

This lesson focuses on building supportive relationships among classmates through discussion, role-play, and group exercises. Students will learn how to offer and seek support, fostering a sense of community and belonging. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, enhances empathy, and creates a positive classroom environment.

Audience

Grades 7-8 Students

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Foster supportive peer relationships

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Play Scenarios, and Group Exercise Instructions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of supportive peer relationships.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: to learn how to offer and seek support among classmates.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences about peer support.

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Assign each group a role-play scenario from the provided list.
  • Allow groups to practice and then present their role-play to the class.

Step 4

Group Exercise

7 mins

  • Conduct a group exercise where students brainstorm ways to support each other in different situations.
  • Share ideas with the class and discuss how these can be implemented in real life.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

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

Discussion Questions on Peer Support

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on the importance of peer support and how students can support each other.

Why is it important to have supportive relationships with peers?

Discuss the benefits of having a support system among classmates, such as increased confidence and reduced stress.







Can you share a time when a classmate supported you? How did it make you feel?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and reflect on the positive impact of peer support.







What are some ways you can offer support to your classmates?

Brainstorm practical ways students can help each other, such as listening, offering help with schoolwork, or being inclusive.







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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios

Printable cards with different scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on offering and seeking support.




A classmate is feeling left out during group activities.







A friend is struggling with homework and needs help.







Someone is being teased by others and needs support.







A new student is trying to make friends in the class.




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Group Exercise Instructions

Instructions for a group exercise where students brainstorm ways to support each other in various situations.

List three ways you can support a classmate who is feeling sad.








How can you help a friend who is new to the school?








What would you do if you see someone being bullied?








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