Lesson Plan
Friendship Fix Lesson Plan
Guide a 6th grader through identifying and resolving a specific friendship conflict by teaching structured steps for conflict resolution, active listening techniques, and practicing empathy to restore positive communication.
Friendship conflicts can cause emotional stress and undermine social development. Equipping students with conflict‐resolution, listening, and empathy skills empowers them to navigate disagreements, strengthen relationships, and build lasting social competence.
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Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduce Conflict-Resolution Steps
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore the Student’s Conflict
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Resolution
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflect and Plan Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Friendship Fix: Talk It Out
Step 1: Learn the Conflict-Resolution Steps
Step 2: Explore Your Conflict
Step 3: Role-Play a Resolution
Step 4: Reflect & Plan Next Steps
You’ve Got This!
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