Lesson Plan
Bridge-Building Blueprint
Students will identify and share similarities and differences with classmates, then collaborate to build a symbolic bridge craft that celebrates diversity and fosters empathy.
By recognizing shared traits and valuing differences, students develop social awareness, strengthen classroom connections, and build empathy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Similar or Different?
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Connecting Differences
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Build-a-Bridge Craft
8 minutes
Step 4
Discussion: Crossing Conversations
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Bridge Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Connecting Differences
What is Empathy?
Finding Similarities
Celebrating Differences
Our Empathy Bridge
Build Your Bridge
Reflection
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
