Lesson Plan
Responsive Resilience Circle
Students will build resilience by sharing personal challenges and collaborating on coping strategies in a supportive circle, fostering peer empathy and practical problem-solving skills.
Building resilience helps students navigate challenges and adapt positively to setbacks. This lesson cultivates empathy, community support, and confidence, which are key to emotional well-being and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Establish Circle Guidelines
5 minutes
Step 3
Share Experiences
15 minutes
Step 4
Brainstorm Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
5 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Worksheet
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Active Ears Adventure
Students will learn and demonstrate active listening skills by engaging in interactive games, role-play scenarios, and personal reflection to improve communication and empathy.
Strong listening skills help students understand others, build relationships, and succeed academically. Practicing through fun, varied activities fosters engagement and lasting habits.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Whisper Telephone Warm-Up
8 minutes
Step 3
Mini-Lesson: Active Listening Skills
7 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
10 minutes
Step 5
Individual Reflection
5 minutes
Step 6
Closing Share
10 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Warm Up
Journal
