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Peace Pathways

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Lesson Plan

Peace Pathways Lesson Plan

Guide a 6th-grade student through a 15-minute one-on-one restorative session to resolve conflict, build empathy, and co-create an action plan.

This targeted Tier 3 intervention offers a safe space for reflection and active listening, helping students understand each other’s perspectives, practice empathy, and develop sustainable conflict-resolution skills.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Structured dialogue, reflective prompts, and collaborative problem-solving.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

5 minutes

Step 1

Establish Rapport & Agreements

2 minutes

  • Welcome the student and thank them for participating
  • Explain confidentiality, purpose, and session flow
  • Agree on mutual respect: honesty, no interruptions, active listening
  • Set the 15-minute timer to stay on track

Step 2

Student Story Sharing & Active Listening

5 minutes

  • Invite the student to narrate the conflict in their own words
  • Ask open-ended questions: “What happened? How did that make you feel?”
  • Use active-listening: reflect back key phrases and validate emotions
  • Offer emotion cards from Conflict & Emotions Card Deck to help label feelings

Step 3

Identify Feelings & Needs

4 minutes

  • Hand over the Peace Pathways Reflection Worksheet
  • Guide the student to note their feelings, needs, and triggers
  • Prompt reflection: “What do you need to feel heard and safe?”
  • Encourage perspective-taking: consider the other person’s needs

Step 4

Collaborative Solutions Brainstorm

3 minutes

  • Ask: “What actions could help resolve this conflict?”
  • Jot down ideas on the worksheet or notebook
  • Discuss each idea for respectfulness and feasibility
  • Select one or two solutions and write commitment statements

Step 5

Closing & Next Steps

1 minute

  • Summarize agreed-upon action steps and confirm commitment
  • Schedule a brief follow-up check-in (e.g., next week)
  • Thank the student for honesty and engagement
  • Stop the timer and conclude positively
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Worksheet

Peace Pathways Reflection Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: ___________________

1. Tell the Story

What happened?












How did this situation make you feel?












2. Identify Your Feelings and Needs

List three feelings you experienced:










What needs of yours were not met?









3. Understand Their Perspective

What do you think the other person felt?









What do you think they needed?









4. Brainstorm Solutions

List possible actions you and the other person could take to resolve the conflict:

  • Idea 1: ____________________________




  • Idea 2: ____________________________




  • Idea 3: ____________________________




5. Commit to an Action Plan

Which solution will you try?









I will commit to:









Date for follow-up check-in: ____________________

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Activity

Conflict & Emotions Card Deck

A set of emotion cards designed to help students identify and label their feelings during the restorative session. Print, cut apart, and spread the cards face-up so the student can select the cards that best match how they feel.

How to Prepare

  • Print the deck on sturdy paper or cardstock.
  • Cut along the lines to create individual cards.
  • Shuffle or fan the cards face-down and place them on the table.

How to Use

  1. Invite the student to browse the cards and pick one or more that match their feelings.
  2. As each card is chosen, read the emotion aloud and ask: “Can you tell me more about why you feel this way?”
  3. Encourage the student to hold onto chosen cards and refer back to them when discussing needs and solutions.

Emotion Cards

  1. Angry
    “I’m feeling heated or upset about what happened.”
  2. Sad
    “I’m feeling down or disappointed because of this.”
  3. Frustrated
    “I feel stuck or annoyed when things don’t go as I expect.”
  4. Hurt
    “I feel wounded or upset by someone’s words or actions.”
  5. Confused
    “I’m not sure what happened or why it happened.”
  6. Anxious
    “I feel nervous or worried about what might happen next.”
  7. Embarrassed
    “I feel awkward or ashamed about what took place.”
  8. Guilty
    “I feel responsible or sorry for my part in this.”
  9. Surprised
    “I didn’t expect this to happen; I’m taken aback.”
  10. Lonely
    “I feel isolated or left out because of this situation.”
  11. Peaceful
    “I feel calm or relieved when things go smoothly.”
  12. Hopeful
    “I feel optimistic that we can work this out.”

Use these cards alongside the rest of your restorative toolkit, including the Peace Pathways Reflection Worksheet.

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Slide Deck

Welcome & Session Overview

• Purpose: Resolve the conflict and build understanding
• Confidentiality: A safe, private space
• Agreements: Honesty, respect, listening
• Timeframe: 15 minutes (timer set)

• Greet the student warmly and thank them for joining the session.
• Explain: “Today we’ll talk through the conflict, focus on understanding, and create an action plan.”
• Review confidentiality: “What we discuss stays between us unless someone’s safety is at risk.”
• Agree on ground rules: honesty, no interruptions, and active listening.
• Set a 15-minute timer to keep us on track.

Tell Your Story

  1. What happened?
  2. How did this make you feel?
  3. (Use cards if helpful)

• Invite the student to share their perspective in their own words.
• Ask open-ended prompts: “Can you tell me what happened?” “How did that make you feel?”
• Practice active listening: nod, summarize statements, validate feelings.
• Offer emotion cards if the student needs help labeling emotions.

Identify Feelings & Needs

• Fill out Section 2 on the worksheet
• Pick emotion cards that match how you feel
• Write down your unmet needs

• Hand the student the Peace Pathways Reflection Worksheet.
• Ask them to identify three feelings and unmet needs.
• Spread out the Conflict & Emotions Card Deck to support labeling.
• Encourage them to consider: “What do you need to feel heard and safe?”

Brainstorm Solutions

• List possible actions (at least 3)
• Evaluate each idea for respect and fairness
• Choose solution(s) and write commitment(s)

• Direct the student to Section 4 of the worksheet or a notebook.
• Prompt: “What actions could help resolve this?”
• List ideas, discuss respectfulness and feasibility of each.
• Help the student pick one or two solutions and craft clear commitment statements.

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

• Review agreed actions
• Set follow-up date
• Express appreciation
• Close session positively

• Summarize the chosen action steps and repeat back to confirm understanding.
• Agree on a follow-up check-in date (e.g., next week).
• Thank the student for their honesty, effort, and participation.
• End on a positive note and stop the timer.

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