Lesson Plan
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

Slide Deck
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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