Lesson Plan
New Year, New Strength Plan
Students will build classroom connections through icebreakers, identify personal strengths and set one goal, and practice active listening to foster a supportive community.
This lesson kickstarts a positive school year by promoting self-awareness, peer bonding, and communication skills—key foundations for student well-being and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Overview
2 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Pair Share
8 minutes
Step 3
Strengths Reflection
10 minutes
Step 4
Active Listening Practice
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-up & Goal Setting
2 minutes

Slide Deck
New Year, New Strength
Agenda
Icebreaker Pair Share
Strengths Reflection
Active Listening Practice
Wrap-up & Goal Setting

Activity


Worksheet


Worksheet

