Lesson Plan
Lunch Bunch Connect Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute small-group SEL lesson, students will learn to initiate and sustain positive lunchtime conversations, recognize social cues, and build peer connections through guided practice and reflection.
Lunch is an unstructured time where some students feel isolated. This lesson equips 6th graders with simple conversational tools and peer support strategies to boost confidence, belonging, and social skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity
20 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Lunch Bunch Connect
Today’s Objectives
Why We’re Here
Warm-Up: One-Word Check-In
Main Activity: Conversation Practice
Sample Starter Questions
Rotate Partners
Group Share
Cool-Down: Reflection
You’ve Got This!
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
Game
