Lesson Plan
Quiet Connections Lesson Plan
Students engage in low-pressure icebreaker exercises—paired prompts and a simple plus-one/minus-one sharing—to introduce themselves and build peer connections safely.
Socially anxious students often avoid participation; these gentle, structured activities lower barriers, foster trust, and create an inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Ground Rules
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity 1: Conversation Prompt Pairs
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity 2: Plus One, Minus One
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection & Close
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Quiet Connections
Objectives & Rationale
Welcome & Ground Rules
Activity 1: Conversation Prompt Pairs
Conversation Prompt Examples
Activity 2: Plus One, Minus One
Group Reflection & Close

Worksheet


Worksheet


Warm Up


Cool Down

