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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.

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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

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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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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Ready, Set, Middle School!

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