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.

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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

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Quiet Connections

Objectives & Rationale

Welcome & Ground Rules

Activity 1: Conversation Prompt Pairs

Conversation Prompt Examples

Activity 2: Plus One, Minus One

Group Reflection & Close

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Quiet Connections

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Eric Panasci

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