Lesson Plan
Build Your Support Squad Lesson Plan
Students will learn the value of a personal support system by mapping trusted individuals, practicing help-seeking through role-play, and reinforcing concepts in a quick Bingo game.
Building a reliable support network enhances resilience, reduces stress, and fosters social-emotional well-being. This lesson empowers students to recognize and reach out to trusted people when facing challenges.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Activity 1: Create Your Support Map
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity 2: Role-Play Reaching Out
6 minutes
Step 4
Activity 3: Support System Bingo
3 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up
1 minute
Worksheet
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Compliment Carousel Closing Circle
Students will practice giving and receiving verbal compliments to peers, reinforcing positive communication and empathy without using paper.
Verbal complimenting fosters genuine social connections, boosts self-esteem, and promotes an inclusive classroom culture—no materials needed.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare for Verbal Carousel
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Verbal Compliment Carousel
8 minutes
Step 3
Group Share-Out
3 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up
1 minute
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