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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

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Week 2 – What’s Your Point of View?

30 minutes

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Week 3 – Spot the Feels

30 minutes

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Week 4 – Keep Your Cool

30 minutes

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Week 5 – Think Outside the Box

30 minutes

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Week 6 – Read the Room

30 minutes

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Week 7 – Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

30 minutes

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Week 8 – When Conflict Strikes

30 minutes

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Week 9 – Ask & Advocate

30 minutes

Step 10

Week 10 – Reflect & Celebrate

30 minutes

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Nicole LaRoche

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