Lesson Plan
Session 1: Welcome Circle
Students will introduce themselves, establish group norms, and practice respectful listening through the circle format, setting a foundation of trust for future sessions.
Building a positive community from week one encourages student ownership, fosters safety, and supports collaboration—key for social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Circle Discussion
25 minutes
Step 3
Closing Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Welcome Circle
Agenda
Circle Norms
Discussion Prompts
Closing Reflection
Thank You!
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Empathy in Action
Students will practice active listening and empathy by role-playing real-life scenarios and reflecting on the impact of empathetic communication.
Cultivating empathy deepens trust, strengthens relationships, and equips students with social-emotional skills to understand and support peers.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Active Listening Pair Share
10 minutes
Step 2
Empathy Role-Play
20 minutes
Step 3
Circle Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Worksheet
