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Resource Roundup

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Lesson Plan

Roundup Workshop Outline

Families will collaborate to identify, evaluate, and compile relevant community resources using a standardized form, then engage in peer review to finalize a shared resource packet.

Engaging families in evaluating and sharing local supports builds their confidence in navigating community resources, fosters mutual support networks, and empowers collective problem-solving.

Audience

7th Grade Families

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Hands-on evaluation, peer review, and group sharing.

Materials

Best Bets for Families Slide Deck, Resource Evaluation Form Worksheet, Packet Peer Review Guide, and Share-Out Snapshot Cards

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Objective

5 minutes

  • Introduce the session purpose and objectives.
  • Display opening slides from Best Bets for Families Slide Deck.
  • Set expectations for collaboration and peer engagement.

Step 2

Resource Exploration

10 minutes

  • Families review highlighted local resources in the slide deck.
  • Brainstorm additional community supports to include.
  • Record ideas for evaluation.

Step 3

Resource Evaluation

10 minutes

  • Distribute Resource Evaluation Form Worksheet.
  • Evaluate each identified resource for reliability, accessibility, and relevance.
  • Encourage group discussion on evaluation criteria.

Step 4

Packet Peer Review

10 minutes

  • Pair up with another family group.
  • Use Packet Peer Review Guide to give and receive feedback.
  • Note suggestions for packet improvements.

Step 5

Share-Out Snapshot

10 minutes

  • Each group selects their top two resources and records them on Share-Out Snapshot Cards.
  • Groups present their selections to the whole workshop.
  • Facilitate a brief discussion on key takeaways.
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Slide Deck

Best Bets for Families

A guide to discovering and sharing valuable community supports

Resource Roundup Workshop

Welcome everyone! This session kicks off our Resource Roundup workshop. Introduce yourself and invite families to settle in. Use this slide to set a positive tone.

Today's Objectives

  • Explore key categories of local resources
  • Review examples of trusted services and supports
  • Brainstorm additional community offerings to evaluate

Read through each objective aloud, pausing briefly for any quick questions. Emphasize that today is collaborative and hands-on.

Resource Categories

  • Academic Support (tutoring, homework help)
  • Health & Wellness (clinics, counseling)
  • Family Services (food pantries, parent workshops)
  • Enrichment Opportunities (clubs, sports, arts)

Explain each category, asking families if they’ve used or heard of services in these areas.

Sample Resources: Learning & Health

Academic Support

  • After-school tutoring at River City Library
  • Online math help from Homework Hotline

Health & Wellness

  • Sunrise Community Health Clinic
  • Youth counseling at Family Care Center

Highlight these sample services. Invite families to share quick reactions or experiences.

Sample Resources: Families & Enrichment

Family Services

  • Weekend food distribution at Westside Church
  • Parent skill-building workshops at Community Hall

Enrichment

  • Soccer League at Central Park
  • Art classes at Eastside Studio

Continue walkthrough of sample resources. Encourage families to jot down any other names that come to mind.

Brainstorm: Your Local Favorites

  • What other programs or services does your family use?
  • Which neighborhood supports have you heard about?
  • Are there gaps in local offerings you’d like to address?

Explain the brainstorming process and record steps. Hand out sticky notes or capture ideas in a shared chart.

Next Step: Record & Evaluate

• Record your brainstormed resources on the evaluation worksheet
• Note key details: name, contact, cost, accessibility
• Be ready to discuss reliability and relevance

Transition to the Resource Exploration activity. Remind families to capture their ideas on the worksheet for the next step.

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Worksheet

Resource Evaluation Form

Instructions: Use this form to record up to three local community resources. For each resource, fill in the details and evaluate its reliability and relevance.

Resource 1

Resource Name:


Organization/Contact:


Category (e.g., Academic Support, Health & Wellness, Family Services, Enrichment):


Cost:


Accessibility (hours, location, language, etc.):


Reliability (High / Medium / Low):


Relevance (High / Medium / Low):


Additional Notes:





Resource 2

Resource Name:


Organization/Contact:


Category:


Cost:


Accessibility:


Reliability (High / Medium / Low):


Relevance (High / Medium / Low):


Additional Notes:





Resource 3

Resource Name:


Organization/Contact:


Category:


Cost:


Accessibility:


Reliability (High / Medium / Low):


Relevance (High / Medium / Low):


Additional Notes:





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Discussion

Packet Peer Review Guide

Purpose:
Help each family group refine their community resource packet by providing constructive feedback and ensuring clarity, completeness, and usefulness.

Roles & Steps

  1. Presenter Group

    • Share your compiled packet with your partner group.
    • Briefly explain your top three resources and why you chose them.

  2. Reviewer Group

    • Listen actively and take notes below.
    • Use the guiding questions to structure your feedback.

  3. Switch Roles

    • Repeat the process so both groups receive feedback.

Guiding Questions for Reviewers

  1. Clarity & Completeness

    • Is each resource’s name, contact info, and category clearly listed?
    • Are cost and accessibility details easy to understand?

    Notes:





  2. Reliability Evaluation

    • Did the presenters justify why each resource is reliable (High/Medium/Low)?
    • Any suggestions to strengthen their reliability assessment?

    Notes:





  3. Relevance & Usefulness

    • Do these resources meet the needs of 7th-grade families?
    • Are there additional points that would make the packet more helpful?

    Notes:





  4. Overall Feedback & Suggestions

    • What do you like best about this packet?
    • What improvements would you recommend (formatting, extra details, missing resources)?

    Notes:








Facilitator Tip: Encourage respectful, specific, and actionable feedback. Remind families that peer review is about strengthening each other’s work, not criticizing the group.

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Cool Down

Share-Out Snapshot

Instructions: On this card, record your group's top two resources and a brief rationale. Then note your key takeaway and next steps from today's workshop.

Group Name:


Resource 1

  • Name:


  • Why we chose it:





Resource 2

  • Name:


  • Why we chose it:





Biggest Takeaway from Today:





Next Steps – How We’ll Use These Resources:





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