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Parent Power Hour

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Lesson Plan

Parent Power Hour Lesson Plan

Equip 7th-grade parents with practical communication and support strategies to enhance their children's academic and emotional growth.

This workshop builds a strong home-school connection and provides parents with tangible tools to support their children’s developmental changes and learning.

Audience

7th Grade Parents

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and activity-based learning.

Materials

Parent Power Hour Lesson Plan

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

  • Review the Parent Power Hour Lesson Plan to familiarize yourself with the key topics and discussion points.
  • Prepare visual aids (slides or handouts) highlighting communication tips and developmental milestones.
  • Ensure a comfortable and engaging environment for discussion.

Step 1

Welcome and Introduction

5 minutes

  • Greet parents and introduce the workshop objectives.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of a supportive home environment for 7th graders.
  • Outline the session structure.

Step 2

Discussion on Communication Strategies

10 minutes

  • Present practical tips to enhance parent-child communication.
  • Use examples and scenarios to illustrate effective communication.
  • Invite parents to share experiences and ask questions.

Step 3

Developing a Positive Home Learning Environment

10 minutes

  • Discuss strategies for creating a structured and supportive learning space at home.
  • Share quick activities that parents can implement to foster a learning culture.
  • Highlight key developmental changes in 7th graders and how parents can help manage them.

Step 4

Q&A and Closing

5 minutes

  • Open the floor for any remaining questions or concerns.
  • Summarize key takeaways and encourage parents to connect with school resources if needed.
  • Thank participants for their time and commitment.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to Parent Power Hour

Empowering 7th-grade parents to support academic and emotional growth

Introduce the workshop, welcome parents, and explain the purpose of this session. Emphasize the importance of home-school connection and the upcoming interactive discussion.

Agenda

  • Welcome & Introduction
  • Communication Strategies
  • Creating a Positive Home Learning Environment
  • Q&A & Closing

Outline the key agenda items for the session, ensuring parents know what to expect: Introduction, Communication Strategies, Creating a Positive Home Learning Environment, and Q&A & Closing.

Communication Strategies

• Use active listening
• Validate your child's feelings
• Set aside regular time for conversations
• Share and discuss daily experiences

Discuss practical communication tips. Use examples and scenarios to stimulate discussion. Ask parents to share their own communication experiences to keep the session interactive.

Positive Home Learning Environment

• Create a dedicated study area
• Establish routines and clear expectations
• Encourage curiosity and independence
• Understand developmental milestones
• Implement engaging activities at home

Discuss the importance of a structured and supportive environment at home. Provide examples of quick home activities that can foster a constructive learning environment. Highlight common developmental changes in 7th graders, with tips on managing them.

Q&A & Closing

• Open floor for questions
• Recap key points
• Thank you for participating!

Wrap up the session by inviting any questions and summarizing the key takeaways. Encourage parents to seek further support if needed.

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Activity

Interactive Parent Discussion

This activity is designed to engage 7th-grade parents in a collaborative discussion about effective strategies for supporting their children’s academic and emotional growth. Parents will share their own experiences, challenges, and insights, creating a supportive environment for learning from one another.

Guidelines

  • Time: 10 minutes
  • Purpose: To encourage an open dialogue where parents can exchange ideas and learn practical tips from each other.
  • Structure:
    1. Introduction: Briefly introduce the activity and its purpose. Explain that the goal is to share effective communication strategies and support methods.
    2. Open Discussion: Ask each parent to share one successful strategy they use at home. Encourage them to explain why it works and how it has benefited their child.
    3. Reflective Questions: Use the following prompts to guide the conversation:
      • What communication techniques have you found most effective with your child?


      • How do you create a positive and structured home learning environment?


      • Can you share a challenge you faced and how you overcame it?


    4. Sharing and Conclusion: Conclude by summarizing key points, thanking everyone for their participation, and inviting any final thoughts or questions.

Potential Follow-Up Points

  • Encourage parents to try out a new strategy shared during the discussion and follow up with a brief email or survey after a week.
  • Discuss how these strategies can be adapted to tackle different challenges as the school year progresses.
  • Provide a space (such as a shared online document or forum) where parents can continue to exchange tips and experiences beyond the session.

This activity is a great way to create connections among parents, enabling them to support each other while reinforcing effective practices at home.













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