Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Students will learn to read a school map and navigate key locations through a guided scavenger hunt and reinforce schedule-reading skills.
Navigating the school map builds spatial awareness and confidence, helping students feel more independent and reducing first-day anxiety.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Understanding Schedules
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: School Map Scavenger Hunt
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Practice: Reading Your Schedule
5 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Reflection & Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Warm Up
Game
Worksheet
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Students will build peer connections, practice communication and empathy through a collaborative icebreaker and role-play, and apply growth mindset strategies to real-life challenges.
Fostering positive relationships and a growth mindset promotes social-emotional well-being, encourages resilience, and creates a supportive classroom community essential for middle school success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Bingo Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: What Is Growth Mindset?
5 minutes
Step 3
Game: Friendship Role-Play Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet: Growth Mindset Reflection
7 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Exit Ticket & Reflection
3 minutes
Activity
Project Guide
Worksheet
Game
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