Lesson Plan

Connect the Dots Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice three key interpersonal skills—active listening, empathy, and positive communication—through guided activities and reflection, enabling them to collaborate respectfully and build stronger friendships.

Developing social skills at this age fosters respect, reduces conflict, and builds a supportive classroom community. Mastery of active listening, empathy, and positive communication empowers students to express themselves effectively and understand others.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Active Listening Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Exploration

7 minutes

Step 4

Positive Communication Role-Play

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

3 minutes

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Connect the Dots: Building Interpersonal Skills

Why Interpersonal Skills Matter

Skill 1: Active Listening

Active Listening in Action

Skill 2: Empathy

Empathy Exploration

Skill 3: Positive Communication

Positive Communication Role-Play

Reflect & Set Goals

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

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Connect the Dots

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