Lesson Plan
Interview & Build Blueprint
Students will strengthen relationship skills by interviewing a peer and co-creating a digital board that highlights their partner’s strengths, demonstrating empathy, active listening, and positive feedback.
Building relationship skills through peer interviews fosters empathy, communication, and teamwork, aligning with CASEL competencies and creating a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Partner Interviews
15 minutes
Step 3
Build Digital Boards
20 minutes
Step 4
Peer Evaluation
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Cool-Down
5 minutes

Project Guide


Slide Deck
Connected Classrooms
Why Relationships Matter
Project Overview
Interview Norms
Designing Your Board
Next Steps

Rubric


Cool Down

