Lesson Plan
Getting Started Lesson Plan
Students will set personal goals, learn essential middle school routines, and practice confidence-building strategies to feel prepared and supported for the new school year.
Transitioning to middle school brings new challenges; this lesson equips 6th graders with goal-setting tools, routine awareness, and confidence exercises to foster a positive, empowered start to their journey.
Audience
Time
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Prep
Prepare Materials and Classroom
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Middle School
5 minutes
Step 2
Goal Setting Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Understanding Routines
8 minutes
Step 4
Confidence Building Scenarios
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Share
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Ready, Set, Middle School!
Welcome to Middle School
Today’s Objectives
Goal Setting Activity
Understanding Routines
Confidence Building Scenarios
Reflection & Share
Keep It Up!

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