Lesson Plan
Chat & Connect Lesson Plan
Engage each 4th-grade student in a 30-minute one-on-one ice breaker to share interests, build rapport, and gather personal strengths/preferences for future instruction.
Building individual connections helps students feel welcomed, valued, and comfortable. Understanding their interests and strengths enables better differentiation and stronger classroom relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Greeting
3 minutes
Step 2
Complete Interest Survey
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Conversation
10 minutes
Step 4
Celebrate & Personalize
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflect & Next Steps
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Chat & Connect
Session Objectives
Warm-Up & Greeting
Complete Interest Survey
Guided Conversation
Celebrate & Personalize
Reflect & Next Steps

Worksheet


Activity


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