Relationship Skills

This lesson teaches middle school students essential conflict resolution and communication skills to foster healthy peer interactions and understanding. Through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and clear assessment criteria, students will develop empathy and practical strategies for resolving conflicts peacefully.

Students will learn the importance of maintaining healthy relationships through a brief discussion, watching a video, and participating in role-playing activities where they act out different scenarios involving peer relationships.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders, students will learn essential relationship skills—empathy, active listening, and healthy communication—through engaging activities. By the end, they’ll be better equipped to build positive connections with peers and navigate social interactions with confidence.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 session, clinical staff will learn strategies to facilitate small groups teaching the CASEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This session equips staff with practical group activities and discussion guides to enhance social-emotional learning in their settings.

This lesson equips adults with strategies to teach children how to restore relationships after negative interactions. By focusing on empathy and understanding, adults will learn how to guide children in resolving conflicts and rebuilding trust. This lesson is important as it empowers educators and caregivers to foster a supportive environment where children can learn essential social-emotional skills.

A quick 15-minute pre-test to gauge 5th graders’ relationship skills aligned with CASEL standards, helping tailor future social-emotional lessons. This Tier 1 activity provides teachers with baseline data on students’ collaboration, empathy, and communication abilities.

This is a 30-minute Tier 2 small-group workshop for 6th graders focused on CASEL Relationship Skills—empathy and cooperation. Students will engage in interactive activities to practice perspective-taking, collaborate on role-play challenges, and reflect on supportive peer interactions.

This lesson emphasizes the importance of effective communication in maintaining healthy relationships. It includes communication exercises, role-play activities, and a reflection on personal experiences. The video 'Ways to Improve Parent-Child Relationship' provides practical strategies for improving relationships through better communication.

In this engaging 10-minute lesson for second graders, students will learn to navigate small problem-solving scenarios that often arise during unstructured times like lunch, recess, and free choice. By using 'I-messages,' students will gain a valuable communication tool to express their feelings and resolve conflicts effectively. This lesson empowers young learners to become confident problem-solvers in everyday situations.

This lesson aims to educate high school students about the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, with a focus on teen dating violence awareness. By using a TED talk video, students will learn to recognize warning signs of unhealthy love and discuss ways to foster healthier connections. This lesson is crucial in empowering students to build respectful and safe relationships, and to identify and prevent relationship abuse.

In this upbeat, game-based lesson, 3rd graders practice respectful conflict responses through a fun point-earning activity. Students will learn essential relationship skills and conflict-resolution strategies aligned to CASEL standards, all within a 40-minute classroom session. This Tier 1 lesson fosters a positive classroom environment by turning respectful communication into engaging play.

Develop students' relationship skills by practicing empathy. This engaging session helps students understand others' perspectives through role-playing and guided discussions.

This lesson is divided into two 30-minute sessions. In the first session, students will explore the core elements of healthy relationships, such as trust, communication, and respect, through group discussions. In the second session, students will engage in role-playing activities and complete a worksheet to reinforce their understanding. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills that promote positive interactions and emotional well-being.

In this 45-minute 1st grade lesson, students will learn to express problems and needs using I-statements and practice active listening with peers. This foundational social skill fosters respect, empathy, and clear communication to help students navigate everyday interactions.

In this 30-minute, single-session lesson, 5th graders will explore empathy by examining real-life friendship conflicts and practicing active listening and perspective-taking. Understanding empathy in friendships helps students build healthier relationships, resolve disagreements peacefully, and foster a positive classroom community.

This lesson aims to foster positive peer relationships among students by engaging them in a short video, a collaborative activity, and a guided discussion. The lesson is designed to be interactive and reflective, encouraging students to think about the importance of healthy friendships and how they can contribute to a supportive school environment. By focusing on these skills, students will be better equipped to build and maintain positive relationships, which are crucial for their social and emotional development. This lesson aligns with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors standards, particularly those focusing on social skills, self-management, and relationship-building.

Introduce 4th graders to conflict resolution through engaging discussion, warm-up, interactive role-play activity, and reflection closing to build empathy and teamwork skills in a single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson.

This lesson aims to help Year 8 students understand the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Through a combination of video content, interactive activities, and discussions, students will learn to identify the signs of both types of relationships and reflect on their own experiences. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and promoting emotional well-being among students, equipping them with the skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.

This lesson focuses on helping students identify the characteristics of positive relationships and develop strategies to be assertive in the face of peer pressure. By understanding these concepts, students will be better equipped to make informed decisions and maintain healthy relationships. This lesson is important as it empowers students to recognize and cultivate positive influences in their lives, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.

In this lesson, students will learn about the characteristics of healthy relationships and effective communication skills. Through a TED talk by Katie Hood, role-plays, and communication exercises, students will explore how to recognize unhealthy relationship behaviors and practice healthier ways to interact. This lesson aims to empower students to foster healthier connections and enhance their interpersonal skills.

This is a one-session, 50-minute collaborative problem-solving lesson for 5th graders focused on CASEL Relationship Skills. Students will practice communication, teamwork roles, and conflict resolution through hands-on puzzle activities and reflective discussions, helping them build stronger peer relationships and prepare for group challenges in real life.

In this 30-minute small-group lesson for 3rd graders, students will learn to recognize and resolve common friendship dramas by practicing communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. This lesson is important because it equips students with tools to maintain healthy, positive relationships and reduces classroom conflict.

Equip 2nd graders with fun, practical strategies to handle disagreements, strengthen friendships, and build healthy relationship skills. This Tier 1, 30-minute classroom session engages students through interactive activities and reflection.

This lesson introduces 7th graders to the concepts of healthy and unhealthy relationships, focusing on recognizing warning signs of abuse. Through a brief discussion, an engaging activity, and a video segment, students will learn to identify and foster healthy connections. This lesson is crucial for empowering students with the knowledge to build respectful and safe relationships.

This lesson aims to educate high school students about the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, focusing on teen dating violence. By using a TED talk video, students will learn to recognize warning signs and understand the importance of fostering healthy connections. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with knowledge to identify and prevent relationship abuse, promoting safer and more respectful interactions.

A collaborative lesson that introduces students to key relationship skills like active listening and empathy through guided discussions and partner activities. This lesson helps students build supportive classroom communities by practicing active listening and empathy. Audience: 4th Grade, Tier: 1 (Classroom), 1 session of 40 minutes.

This lesson helps students understand the impact of their behavior on others through a combination of video, discussion, and role-playing activities. By engaging with the video 'Short Film: Are You Okay?', students will explore the effects of online bullying and the importance of empathy and communication. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will explore the components of healthy relationships, learning to identify positive and negative relationship traits. Through discussions and group activities, they will apply these concepts to real-life situations. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to foster healthy interpersonal relationships, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

Students will explore the importance of empathy in creating supportive friendships and community ties. Through role-playing scenarios and guided discussions, this lesson encourages them to practice active listening and understand diverse perspectives.

This lesson aims to help middle school students understand the dynamics of an academic setting by exploring the concept of emotional intelligence and its impact on learning and interactions. Through a combination of video, discussion, and collaborative activities, students will gain insights into how emotions influence their academic experiences. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to navigate their emotions and interactions in a school environment, fostering a positive and productive academic atmosphere.

A 10-session Grade 9 course on relationship skills, guiding students through self-awareness, communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy boundaries. This Tier 1 classroom lesson uses interactive activities, readings, discussions, and games to build lifelong social skills.

A 60-minute small-group toolkit for 6th graders focused on practicing empathy through role-play and perspective-taking. Using CASEL’s framework, students will strengthen social awareness and peer connections in Tier 2 group sessions.

A 15-minute Tier 1 lesson for 3rd graders on spotting unkind behavior and turning conflicts into positive solutions. Students will learn to identify unkind actions, practice three response strategies, and reflect on applying empathy and assertiveness to build stronger friendships.

This lesson helps students understand the components of healthy relationships and how to communicate effectively. Through role-playing and discussions, students will learn about respect and boundaries. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to form and maintain positive relationships, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

This lesson introduces middle school students to the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its importance in personal and academic success. Through a video and a guided activity, students will explore the four key skills of EI: perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop self-awareness and empathy, which are foundational for building strong values and relationships.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of I-Statements and how they can be used to express feelings and needs effectively. Through role-playing activities, students will practice converting common blaming statements into positive I-Statements. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and communication skills, which are essential for building healthy relationships and resolving conflicts.

In this lesson, students will explore the components of healthy relationships and learn to identify unhealthy behaviors. Through role-playing activities, they will practice communication and setting boundaries. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering respectful interactions among peers.

This two-session lesson for 7th graders in a private school setting focuses on understanding and navigating personal relationships. It's designed to provide students with the tools to build healthy relationships, recognize unhealthy patterns, and develop communication skills. This lesson is crucial for personal development and emotional intelligence, empowering students to form meaningful connections and handle social challenges effectively.

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the concept of healthy relationships by exploring mutual respect, trust, and communication. Students will learn to identify the characteristics of a healthy relationship and discuss how these can prevent relationship violence. This lesson is important as it equips students with the knowledge to foster positive interactions and recognize unhealthy patterns, promoting their social and emotional well-being.

This lesson introduces students to the key components of healthy relationships, such as communication, respect, and boundaries. Through group discussions and role-plays, students will have the opportunity to practice and reflect on these concepts, helping them to identify and foster healthy relationships in their own lives.

This lesson focuses on educating high school students about the characteristics of healthy relationships and how to communicate effectively. The session will include interactive elements such as group activities, discussions, and role-playing exercises to reinforce learning. This lesson is important as it helps students to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics, and equips them with communication skills that are important for their personal development and well-being.

This lesson is designed for high school students to explore and understand various types of relationships they may encounter during their high school years. The objective is to help students recognize healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics and develop skills to manage them effectively. The lesson will take 30 minutes.

In this 30-minute individual session, students will learn how to recognize when they’re wrong and offer sincere apologies. This skill builds empathy and improves relationships by teaching emotional awareness and effective communication.

This lesson focuses on helping 8th-grade students understand the components of healthy relationships. Through discussion, reading, and activities, students will explore the importance of communication, respect, and boundaries in relationships. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills to form positive and respectful relationships, which are essential for their social and emotional development.

An interactive game where 4th graders spin scenario cards, discuss responsible choices, and vote on best responses. This Tier 1, 35-minute session builds empathy, communication, and decision-making aligned to CASEL standards.

In small groups, students will learn the basics of building and maintaining healthy relationships through interactive activities and discussions. This lesson supports social skill development and enhances group dynamics.

This lesson focuses on teaching middle school students about the importance of empathy and conflict resolution in friendships. By engaging in a video discussion and interactive activities, students will learn how to maintain healthy friendships through effective communication and understanding. This lesson is crucial as it helps students navigate the complexities of adolescent relationships, fostering emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills.

This lesson focuses on developing effective communication skills through active listening and empathy. Students will engage in a collaborative game and watch a video to learn about key listening skills. This lesson is important as it helps students build stronger relationships and enhances their ability to understand and connect with others.

In this lesson, students will explore the components of healthy relationships and effective communication through interactive activities. This is important for building social-emotional skills, conflict resolution abilities, and fostering respectful interactions among peers.

This lesson engages students in role-plays to explore different perspectives and scenarios, nurturing empathy and communication skills. Through interactive activities, students will learn to understand and resolve conflicts through dialogue and compassion. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills that are crucial for their personal and social development.

In this 30-minute kinder lesson, students will explore relationship skills by identifying and practicing friendship qualities. Using story, video, activities, and a fun game, learners will build empathy, sharing, and cooperation. Perfect for classroom-wide Tier 1 support.

This lesson plan is designed to help 8th-grade students understand and develop healthy relationships. Over four weeks, students will engage in inquiry-based and collaborative learning activities that promote understanding of key concepts such as communication, respect, and boundaries. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to foster positive interactions and relationships, contributing to their overall well-being and success in the global community.

In this 5-session social-emotional learning unit for 5th graders, students will build core CASEL competencies—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and reflection. Each 30-minute lesson is Tier 1 whole-class friendly, requires minimal prep, and helps students develop skills for better emotional regulation, empathy, and collaboration.

This two-session lesson for 6th graders focuses on teaching students the essential skills for making and maintaining friendships. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn how to initiate conversations, show empathy, and build trust. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills that will help students navigate their social environments more effectively.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson for 3rd and 4th graders, students learn to build positive peer relationships and resolve conflicts respectfully. Through interactive activities and a fun game, students practice empathy, active listening, and problem-solving strategies, supporting diverse learners including those with IEPs and 504 plans.

In this lesson, students will explore the key components of healthy relationships, including communication, respect, and boundaries. Through discussions and activities, they will learn to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop the skills needed to build and maintain positive relationships, which are essential for their social and emotional well-being.

A playful, interactive 30-minute lesson that introduces first graders to empathy by helping them recognize and respond to others’ feelings. This foundational social-emotional skill boosts kindness, cooperation, and classroom harmony.

In this lesson, fifth-grade students will explore the power of words and their impact on relationships and the classroom environment. Through engaging activities, students will learn how words can affect others positively or negatively and practice using kind and supportive language. This lesson emphasizes the importance of communication in building healthy friendships and fostering a respectful classroom culture.

A 5-session small-group lesson series aimed at building students’ empathy and respect through interactive discussions, guided worksheets, and hands-on activities. Perfect for Tier 2 intervention, each 30-minute session helps students practice perspective-taking, respectful communication, and collaborative problem-solving to strengthen social skills and peer relationships.

This 6-session lesson is designed for a 5th-grade male student who is competitive and often finds himself in conflict with peers due to misunderstandings. The goal is to enhance his perspective-taking skills, increase personal awareness of his competitive nature, and reduce conflicts. Each session is 20 minutes long and focuses on building empathy and understanding through interactive activities and discussions.

This lesson will use the video 'Ways to Improve Parent-Child Relationship' to explore strategies for strengthening relationships with family members. Students will participate in group discussions and create a personal action plan to improve a relationship with a family member.

This lesson is designed for two kindergarten students who struggle with regulating their emotions, focusing on exercising empathy and learning to 'lose gracefully' through a game of Connect 4. The session will last 20 minutes and aims to provide structured guidance to help the students understand and practice empathy in a fun and engaging way. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social-emotional skills that are crucial for their personal growth and interactions with others.

This 5-session group intervention helps 10th graders develop key social skills—active listening, assertive communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and teamwork—through engaging activities and practice. These 30-minute sessions build essential interpersonal abilities to support students in all areas of life and boost their social confidence.