Lesson Plan
Courage Circle Structure
Students will share personal experiences, practice active listening, and reflect on peer stories to build empathy and strengthen classroom community.
This lesson fosters social awareness and empathy by giving students a structured space to voice personal stories, listen deeply, and offer encouragement, strengthening connections and emotional skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Space
15 minutes
Step 1
Opening & Guidelines
10 minutes
Step 2
Listening and Sharing Prompts
20 minutes
Step 3
Circle Story Share
15 minutes
Step 4
Courage Reflection Journaling
10 minutes
Step 5
Encouragement Exchange & Close
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Listening & Sharing Prompts
Active Listening Skills
Prompt 1
Prompt 2
Prompt 3
Prompt 4
Prompt 5
Next Steps
Discussion
Journal
Cool Down
