Lesson Plan
What Makes Us Click?
Students will explore and practice key strategies—active listening, empathy, inclusion—to build a supportive, respectful, and inclusive classroom community. They will articulate and commit to personal actions that foster belonging.
Fostering a positive community increases respect, belonging, and engagement. This lesson helps students understand their roles and collaborative norms, boosting learning and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Opening Discussion
5 Minutes
Step 2
Strategy Exploration
10 Minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Commitment
15 Minutes
Lesson Plan
Building Our Classroom Crew
Students will learn and practice active listening, empathy, and inclusion strategies to build a supportive, respectful classroom community and make personal commitments to apply these strategies.
Building a positive classroom community fosters respect, belonging, and engagement, supporting both academic growth and students’ emotional well-being by ensuring everyone feels valued and connected.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Opening Discussion
5 Minutes
Step 2
Strategy Exploration
10 Minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Commitment
15 Minutes
Slide Deck
Building Our Classroom Crew
Session Objectives
Why It Matters
Agenda
Opening Discussion
Strategy Exploration
Reflection & Commitment
Closing & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
