Lesson Plan
Think & Solve Squad Lesson Plan
Over ten 30-minute sessions, students will build social thinking and problem-solving skills—recognizing perspectives, managing emotions, collaborating, and resolving conflicts through interactive exercises and reflections.
Middle schoolers often struggle with nuanced social interactions. This structured group provides targeted practice in perspective-taking, emotion regulation, and collaborative problem solving, boosting social competence and confidence.
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15 minutes
Step 1
Week 1 – Getting to Know You & the Squad
30 minutes
Step 2
Week 2 – What’s Your Point of View?
30 minutes
Step 3
Week 3 – Spot the Feels
30 minutes
Step 4
Week 4 – Keep Your Cool
30 minutes
Step 5
Week 5 – Think Outside the Box
30 minutes
Step 6
Week 6 – Read the Room
30 minutes
Step 7
Week 7 – Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
30 minutes
Step 8
Week 8 – When Conflict Strikes
30 minutes
Step 9
Week 9 – Ask & Advocate
30 minutes
Step 10
Week 10 – Reflect & Celebrate
30 minutes

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