Lesson Plan
Bridge Builders Blueprint
Students will collaborate to design and construct spaghetti-and-marshmallow bridges, practicing active listening, empathy, and clear communication. They will reflect on how empathetic collaboration enhances teamwork and trust.
This lesson builds relationship skills by encouraging students to understand peers’ perspectives, articulate ideas clearly, and adapt based on group input—fostering trust, social awareness, and a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Bridge-Building Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Bridge-Building Challenge
30 minutes
Step 3
Reflection Roundtable
15 minutes
Step 4
One-Word Check-Out
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Empathy in Action
What Is Empathy?
What Is Effective Communication?
Lesson Steps
Team Roles
Bridge Basics
Reflection Questions

Activity


Discussion


Cool Down

