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.

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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

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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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Worksheet

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Circle Up for Respect

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Molly Mulhern

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