Connection Quest: Building Peer Relationships

Michelle Kriebel

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Connection Quest: Building Peer Relationships

Enhance peer relationships

In this lesson, students will engage in team-building exercises designed to enhance peer relationships and teamwork. Through activities focusing on listening, communication, and mutual support, students will foster a deeper sense of connection with their peers. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

Audience

Grades 3-5 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Enhance peer relationships

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Printable Cards: Team-Building Scenarios, and Discussion: Reflecting on Teamwork

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of teamwork and peer relationships.
Ask students to share examples of when they worked well in a team.

Step 2

Team-Building Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a set of printable cards containing team-building scenarios.
Instruct groups to choose a card and work together to solve the scenario, focusing on listening and communication.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 mins

Reconvene as a class and ask each group to share their scenario and how they worked together to solve it.
Encourage students to reflect on what strategies worked well and what could be improved.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Lead a discussion using the provided questions to reflect on the lesson.
Highlight the importance of mutual support and effective communication in building strong peer relationships.

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Worksheet

Team-Building Scenarios

Printable cards with various team-building scenarios for students to solve in groups.

Scenario 1: Build the tallest tower using only post-it notes and pens.

Scenario 2: Create a group story where each person adds one sentence.

Scenario 3: Solve a puzzle where each member has a piece of the solution.

Discussion

Reflecting on Teamwork

Discussion questions to help students reflect on their teamwork experience during the lesson.

What was the most challenging part of working in a team today?

Encourage students to think about communication and decision-making challenges.

How did your group ensure everyone was heard?

Discuss strategies for inclusive communication.

What would you do differently next time?

Focus on areas for improvement and personal growth.