Building Trust with Adults

Lisa Gendreau

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Building Trust with Adults

Build positive relationships with adults

This lesson focuses on helping 8th-grade students understand the importance of building positive relationships with trusted adults. Through discussion and role-playing activities, students will learn to identify characteristics of a trusted adult and practice communication skills. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive environment where students feel comfortable seeking guidance and support from adults.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of having trusted adults in our lives.
Ask students to think about who they consider a trusted adult and why.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to explore the characteristics of a trusted adult.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups and assign each group a role-playing scenario.
Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on communication and trust-building skills.

Step 4

Reflection

5 mins

Distribute the reflection worksheet and ask students to write about what they learned.
Encourage them to think about how they can apply these skills in real life.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to reach out to a trusted adult if they need support.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Trusted Adults

A set of questions to guide a discussion on the characteristics and importance of trusted adults.

What qualities make someone a trusted adult?

Encourage students to think about honesty, reliability, and empathy.

Why is it important to have trusted adults in our lives?

Discuss the role of support, guidance, and safety.

Can you share an example of a time when a trusted adult helped you?

Allow students to share personal stories if they feel comfortable.

Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on building trust with adults.

Scenario 1: Asking a teacher for help with a personal problem.

Scenario 2: Discussing a difficult situation with a school counselor.

Scenario 3: Seeking advice from a coach about a team issue.

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on what they learned about building relationships with trusted adults.

What is one thing you learned about trusted adults today?

Think about the qualities or importance of trusted adults.

How can you apply what you learned in your own life?

Consider ways to communicate or build trust with adults you know.