Lesson Plan
Mending Smiles Guide
Students will practice restorative conversations by identifying emotions, apologizing, and proposing solutions to repair friendships, aiming to rebuild trust and kindness.
This lesson fosters empathy, emotional literacy, and conflict resolution skills, strengthening classroom community and teaching students how to repair relationships after disagreements.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Charades
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Circle of Repair
20 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down: Secret Compliment Cards
3 minutes
Step 4
Assessment & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Friendship Flash Slides
Scenario 1: Spilling Paint
Scenario 2: Forgotten Invitation
Scenario 3: Teasing Words
Scenario 4: Toy Trouble
Scenario 5: Shouts and Yells
Scenario 6: Snack Share
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
