Lesson Plan
Restorative Practices: Building Bridges - Session 1
Introduce 8th grade students to restorative practices, emphasizing basic conflict resolution and community building using a brief video and guided discussion.
Understanding restorative practices equips students with skills to manage conflicts positively and build a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Session 1 Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Video (5 minutes)
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion (7 minutes)
7 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-Up (3 minutes)
3 minutes
Slide Deck
What are Restorative Practices?
The Importance of Restorative Practices
Reflect & Discuss
Next Steps: Role-Play Activity
Worksheet
Discussion
Script
Lesson Plan
Restorative Practices: Building Bridges - Session 2
Apply restorative practices by engaging in a role-play activity that simulates conflict resolution situations, allowing students to practice repairing harm and building community.
This session helps students reinforce their learning by using restorative practices in a controlled, experiential activity, deepening their understanding and confidence in resolving conflicts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Session 2 Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Role-Play Setup (5 minutes)
5 minutes
Step 2
Role-Play Activity (10 minutes)
10 minutes
Step 3
Debrief & Discussion (5 minutes)
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Role-Play Activity: Getting Started
Activity Guidelines
Reflect & Debrief
Closing Thoughts & Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Restorative Practices: Building Bridges - Session 1
Introduce 8th grade students to restorative practices by presenting key concepts via a video and engaging them in a guided discussion to build foundational conflict resolution skills.
Understanding restorative practices equips students with tools to resolve conflicts and foster a supportive, empathetic classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Session 1 Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Video Viewing
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Script
Lesson Plan
Restorative Practices: Building Bridges - Session 2
Apply restorative practices by engaging in a role-play activity that simulates conflict resolution scenarios and reinforces community building.
This session allows students to practice and internalize restorative practices in a controlled setting, enhancing their empathy and conflict resolution skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Session 2 Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Role-Play Setup
5 minutes
Step 2
Role-Play Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Debrief & Discussion
5 minutes
Activity
Script
