Lesson Plan

New Year Kickstart Plan

Welcome middle school students with a rapid, interactive kickoff that fosters community, introduces class norms, and builds excitement for the new school year.

Starting the year with a positive, collaborative activity sets the tone, builds rapport, and makes expectations clear, helping all students feel included and ready to learn.

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Review and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm Welcome & Quick Count-In

1 minute

Step 2

Lightning Icebreaker

1 minute

Step 3

Brainstorm Class Norms

2 minutes

Step 4

Community Pledge

1 minute

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Welcome to Our New Year Kickstart!

Name + One Word for “New Year”

Brainstorm Class Norms

Community Pledge

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New Year Kickstart

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Kristen VanDerBeken

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