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Lesson Plan

Circle of Trust

Restore Relationships

This lesson focuses on restoring relationships among 9th grade girls through a circle discussion and collaborative activity. The lesson aims to create a safe space for students to express their feelings and experiences, fostering empathy and understanding. By engaging in active learning and restorative practices, students will develop skills in communication, empathy, and conflict resolution, which are essential for building and maintaining healthy relationships.

Audience

9th Grade Girls

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Printable Cards for Activity

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Welcome students and explain the purpose of the lesson: to restore and strengthen relationships.
  • Briefly introduce the concept of a 'Circle of Trust' where everyone can share openly and listen actively.

Step 2

Circle Discussion

7 minutes

  • Arrange students in a circle.
  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide the conversation.
  • Encourage each student to share their thoughts and listen to others without interrupting.

Step 3

Collaborative Activity

7 minutes

  • Distribute Printable Cards for Activity with prompts for students to work on in pairs or small groups.
  • Each group discusses the prompt and comes up with a solution or reflection.
  • Share insights with the larger group.

Step 4

Closure

3 minutes

  • Reflect on the activity and discussion.
  • Ask students to set a personal goal for improving a relationship.
  • Thank students for their participation and openness.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the circle discussion, focusing on feelings, experiences, and relationship-building.

What is one thing you appreciate about someone in this group?

Encourage students to think about positive interactions or qualities they admire.







Share a time when you felt misunderstood. How did you handle it?

Guide students to reflect on their experiences and the emotions involved.







What is one thing you can do to improve a relationship?

Help students identify actionable steps they can take to foster better relationships.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards for Activity

Cards with prompts for students to discuss in pairs or small groups, focusing on relationship-building scenarios.




Share a time when you helped someone and how it made you feel.







Discuss a situation where you had a disagreement and how you resolved it.







Talk about a quality you admire in a friend and why it's important to you.







Describe a time when you felt left out and how you dealt with it.







Think of a time when you apologized to someone. How did it change your relationship?







Share a moment when you felt proud of a friend and why.







Discuss how you can support a friend who is going through a tough time.







Talk about a time when you had to compromise in a relationship. What was the outcome?




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