Lesson Plan
Building Bridges Lesson Plan
Students will develop active listening and empathy skills through interactive discussions and partner activities, strengthening classroom connections.
Building relationship skills helps students create a supportive, respectful environment, improves communication, and fosters empathy among peers.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Listening Line-Up Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction via Slides
7 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Mirrors Activity
12 minutes
Step 4
Feelings Circle Discussion
12 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Connection 101: Active Listening & Empathy
What Is Active Listening?
Why Active Listening Matters
What Is Empathy?
Why Empathy Matters
Example in Action
Discussion Prompt
Let’s Practice!
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
