Lesson Plan
Respect Circle Blueprint
Students will collaboratively establish and agree on classroom norms that promote acceptance, respect, and inclusion, ensuring everyone understands the value of respectful dialogue and logical consequences.
Creating shared community agreements builds trust and belonging, helping students feel safe to express themselves and uphold respectful interactions.
Audience
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Opening Morning Circle
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Brainstorm of Respectful Behaviors
7 minutes
Step 3
Consensus-Building Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Commitment Card Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Positive Teacher-Language Closure
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Circle Up for Respect
Brainstorm: Respectful Behaviors
Examples of Respectful Behaviors
Consensus-Building Steps
Our Community Agreements

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Discussion


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