Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will introduce themselves through creative name tags and intro cards, and collaboratively establish class norms to foster a respectful and inclusive environment.
Starting with personal connections and shared agreements builds trust, sets positive expectations, and ensures every 7th grader feels seen and safe from day one.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Creative Name Tags
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Introduction Cards
10 minutes
Step 3
Collaborative Norms Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Building Our Community
Today's Objectives
Warm-Up: Creative Name Tags
Activity: Introduction Cards
Collaborative Norms Brainstorm
Closing Reflection
Worksheet
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will create and share personal timelines highlighting key life events to build empathy and deepen peer connections.
Sharing personal stories helps students understand diverse experiences, fosters empathy, and strengthens our classroom community by valuing each person’s background.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Think-Pair-Share Past Moments
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Personal Timeline Creation
10 minutes
Step 3
Storytelling in Triads
10 minutes
Step 4
Empathy Reflection and Sharing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Sharing Our Stories
Today's Objectives
Warm-Up: Think-Pair-Share Past Moments
Main Activity: Personal Timeline Creation
Storytelling in Triads
Empathy Reflection and Sharing
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will engage in cooperative challenges to build trust, improve communication, and strengthen team collaboration.
Trust and teamwork are foundational for a supportive classroom culture; these activities help students rely on one another, practice clear communication, and feel connected as a group.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Trust Toss
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Human Knot
10 minutes
Step 3
Team Challenge: Blindfold Obstacle Guide
10 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Teamwork & Trust
Today's Objectives
Warm-Up: Trust Toss
Activity: Human Knot
Team Challenge: Blindfold Obstacle Guide
Closing Reflection
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will identify shared values and collaboratively craft a class motto or pledge that embodies their collective vision for a positive classroom environment.
Co-creating a class motto reinforces respect, agency, and belonging by ensuring every voice shapes the core principles guiding our community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Value Speed Round
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Value Station Gallery Walk
10 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Crafting Our Class Motto
10 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection and Pledge Finalization
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Defining Our Values & Motto
Today's Objectives
Warm-Up: Value Speed Round
Activity: Value Station Gallery Walk
Main Activity: Crafting Our Class Motto
Closing Reflection & Pledge Finalization
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their week’s experiences, set personal and class goals, and commit to sustaining a positive classroom community.
Ending the week with reflection and goal-setting reinforces learning, celebrates growth, and empowers students to take ownership of their community contributions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Week in Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Deep Reflection & Goal-Setting
10 minutes
Step 3
Pair-Share Goals
5 minutes
Step 4
Community Commitment Pledges
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing Circle: Takeaway Sharing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 5: Reflection & Commitment
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Week in Review
Activity: Deep Reflection & Goal-Setting
Pair-Share Goals
Community Commitment Pledges
Closing Circle: Takeaway Sharing
Worksheet
Activity
