Session 1: Termination-of-Session Brainstorm Worksheet

Instructions: Use the space below to record your thoughts and ideas. Be as specific as you can!

1. Reflection

How did you feel during today’s session? (Happy, excited, nervous, curious, etc.)

2. Positive Closing Statement

Write one positive thing you can say to your group at the end of our session.

Example: “I loved hearing everyone’s ideas today!”

3. Closure Ritual Idea

What fun or meaningful ritual can our group do to say goodbye each time we meet?
(e.g., two-finger salute, group cheer, thumbs-up check)

Bonus: Draw or describe any gesture or symbol that could be part of our goodbye ritual.

Closure Charades Game

Objective: Students will practice identifying and demonstrating positive session closure behaviors by acting them out and guessing as a team, reinforcing helpful ways to end a gathering.

Materials:

• Reflection Prompt Cards
• Timer (set for 1–2 minutes per round)
• Open space for acting

Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

1. Setup (2 minutes)

   • Divide students into two teams and have them sit facing each other.
   • Place the Reflection Prompt Cards face down in a central pile.

2. Team Charades Rounds (6 minutes)

   • A student from Team A comes forward, picks the top card silently, and reads it in secret.
   • When the timer starts, the student acts out the closure behavior (e.g., high-five, group cheer, thumbs-up check-in) without words or sounds.
   • Team A has up to 1 minute to guess the behavior.
   • If guessed correctly, they earn a point; if not, reveal the card and discuss why that behavior is helpful for ending a session positively.
   • Switch to Team B, and continue alternating until all cards are used or time is up.

3. Reflection Discussion (2 minutes)

   • Reconvene and ask: “Which acted-out behavior felt most fun or meaningful?”
   • Invite 2–3 students to share why that closure step helps people leave feeling good.

4. Celebrate and Reinforce

   • Tally team points and give a round of applause to both teams.
   • Remind students that each closure behavior is a tool they can use to end any group meeting on a positive note.

Session 1 Reflection Prompt Cards

Instructions: Cut out each card below and fold it in half so the gesture is hidden. Place cards face down in a pile. During Closure Charades, students will pick a card and act out the behavior without speaking or making sounds.

• Give a high-five to your neighbor.

• Offer a thumbs-up gesture.

• Flash a peace sign (two-finger salute).

• Clap your hands together.

• Wave both hands in the air.

• Fist bump the air.

• Smile widely and nod.

• Form a heart shape with your hands.

• Give an elbow bump.

• Pat yourself on the back.

• Spread your arms wide like a group hug.

• Snap your fingers.

The duplicate score tracker has been removed.

Goodbye Ritual Practice Worksheet

Instructions: Use this worksheet to plan, name, and reflect on our group’s goodbye ritual. Be creative and thoughtful!

1. List the Goodbye Ritual Steps

In your own words, write the steps we follow in our goodbye ritual in order.

2. Name Our Ritual

Brainstorm three possible names for our goodbye ritual. Then choose one and explain why you like it.

1. _______________________________
   
   
2. _______________________________
   
   
3. _______________________________
   
   

Chosen Name: _______________________________

Why I chose this:

3. Role-Play Scenario Reflection

Imagine we just finished a fun lesson but one friend feels a little sad. How would you use each step of our ritual to help everyone leave feeling good? Describe briefly below.

4. Draw Your Ritual

Draw a comic strip or sequence of images showing you and your classmates completing the goodbye ritual.

Ritual Role-Play Scenario Cards

Instructions: Cut out each card and shuffle them face down. In your small group, take turns drawing a card. Read the scenario aloud, act out a short “mini-session” based on the prompt, then use our goodbye ritual steps to close the session.

Scenario 1: One friend feels shy because they didn’t get a chance to share their idea.
What steps will you use to help them feel included before saying goodbye?

Scenario 2: A group member is excited after solving a tricky math puzzle.
How can you celebrate their success in our ritual?

Scenario 3: Someone accidentally knocked over supplies and feels embarrassed.
Which ritual steps help everyone feel okay before we close?

Scenario 4: One friend forgot their book and seems worried.
How could our ritual reassure them?

Scenario 5: After a lively story time, a classmate wants to share a funny joke.
How will you include this in our closing routine?

Scenario 6: A student feels impatient and restless at the end of the lesson.
Which ritual actions help calm and connect the group?

Scenario 7: Your group just completed an art project and one friend is proud but quiet.
How do you use the ritual to let them shine?

Scenario 8: A pair ran out of time finishing a puzzle and feels frustrated.
Which goodbye step can encourage them and lift everyone’s mood?

Scenario 9: One friend led the group successfully but seems a little tired.
How can the ritual show appreciation for their effort?

Scenario 10: A student got a bit upset after losing a turn in a game.
How do you use our ritual to help them leave feeling positive?

Goodbye Relay Game Instructions

Objective:
Students will practice each step of our goodbye ritual in a fun, fast-paced relay format to build muscle memory and teamwork.

Materials:

• Goodbye Ritual Steps Poster
• Timer or stopwatch
• Open space for students to line up

Time: 10 minutes

Setup (2 minutes)

1. Divide the class into two teams of equal size.
2. Have each team line up single file facing the poster.
3. Remind teams of the steps on the Goodbye Ritual Steps Poster.

Game Play (6 minutes)

1. On “Go,” the first student in each line steps forward, reads the ritual steps silently, and performs the entire ritual sequence exactly as shown on the poster.
2. Once finished, they tag the next teammate in line, who then repeats the full ritual.
3. Continue tagging and performing until every student on both teams has completed the ritual at least once.
4. Use the timer to challenge teams: aim to complete the relay within a set time (e.g., 3 minutes).

Reflection (2 minutes)

• Ask: “Which step did you enjoy most to perform? Why?”
• Invite one student from each team to demonstrate their favorite step.
• Celebrate both teams’ efforts and reinforce that these steps can be used to close any group session positively.

Session 3: Reflection & Assessment Worksheet

Instructions: Use this worksheet to reflect on how your termination-of-session skills have grown and how you’ll use them in the future. Be thoughtful and honest!

1. Favorite Closure Step

Which step from our goodbye ritual was your favorite? Why did you like it?

2. Skills Growth Reflection

List two skills you improved over these three sessions and explain how you got better at each one.

a. Skill #1: _______________________________
Explanation:

b. Skill #2: _______________________________
Explanation:

3. Confidence Self-Assessment

Circle your confidence level in ending a session using our steps:

1 2 3 4 5

Why did you choose this rating?

4. Future Use Plan

Think of a situation (in class, at home, or with friends) where you will use our closure ritual. Describe the situation and which steps you will use to end it positively.

5. Draw Your Closure Symbol

On the lines or in the box below, draw a symbol or write a slogan that reminds you of our ritual. Then explain what it represents.

All set! The Celebration Routine game has been removed. All materials for Wrap-Up Wizards are now finalized and aligned with your 3-session plan. Let me know if you need anything else!