Lesson Plan

Connection Blueprint

Students will practice active listening and participate in structured icebreaker activities to share personal interests, strengthen peer connections, and reflect on relationship-building skills.

Building strong relationships and empathetic listening early fosters a supportive classroom environment. This lesson helps 5th graders feel seen, heard, and more connected to peers.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Speed Meet

7 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Active Listening

8 minutes

Step 3

Partner Interviews

15 minutes

Step 4

Circle Share Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Connection Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Building Bridges: Active Listening

What Is Active Listening?

Why Active Listening Matters

Key Skills of Active Listening

Demonstration: Good vs. Poor Listening

Practice Tips

Next Up: Partner Interviews

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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How Do You Connect?

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