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.

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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

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Chat & Connect

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Warm-Up & Greeting

Complete Interest Survey

Guided Conversation

Celebrate & Personalize

Reflect & Next Steps

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