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Ready, Set, Connect! Lesson Plan

Students will learn empathy, active listening, and healthy communication by defining key concepts, role-playing scenarios, and reflecting on peer interactions. Actionable goals: articulate empathetic responses, practice listening techniques, and apply clear communication.

Developing strong relationship skills helps students build trust, resolve conflicts, and support peers. These social-emotional competencies foster a positive classroom climate and equip students to navigate diverse interactions with confidence.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Empathy Role-Play

10 minutes

Step 3

Active Listening Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Ready, Set, Connect! Relationship Skills

What Is Empathy?

What Is Active Listening?

What Is Healthy Communication?

Empathetic Responses

Active Listening Cues

Empathy Role-Play Practice

Reflection & Wrap-Up

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