This engaging 1-hour lesson and worksheet introduces children to the key principles of restorative communication, helping them learn how to talk, listen, and repair relationships in a kind and respectful way.

Through clear explanations, discussion, and interactive activities, pupils explore:

What restorative communication means

How to use ‘I feel’ statements

How to listen with eyes, ears, heart, and hands

What empathy looks like in real-life school situations

How to apologise and make things right after mistakes

The lesson is designed to be child-friendly, practical, and inclusive, using examples children can relate to and encouraging them to practise skills they can use immediately in the classroom and playground.

What’s Included

A fully planned 1-hour lesson

Clear learning objectives and key vocabulary

Interactive questions and discussion prompts

A supporting worksheet/activity to reinforce learning

Opportunities for paired talk, role play, and reflection

How This Supports Children

Builds emotional literacy and self-awareness

Develops empathy, listening, and communication skills

Helps children manage conflict calmly and respectfully

Encourages accountability and repairing harm, not blame

Supports children who struggle with behaviour, friendships, or expressing feelings

How This Supports Schools

Aligns with restorative practice, PSHE, SEL, and behaviour policies

Promotes a calmer, safer, and more respectful school culture

Reduces conflict, arguments, and repeated behaviour incidents

Supports inclusion and positive relationships across the school

Easy to deliver with minimal preparation

Ideal For

KS1 / lower KS2 (easily adaptable)

PSHE lessons

Behaviour and wellbeing support

Circle time or restorative sessions