Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Introduce students to the Back-to-School Boost program, build rapport through an icebreaker, and guide each student to set at least one academic and one personal goal for the term.
Establishing a welcoming environment and clear expectations helps students feel connected, motivated, and ready to engage as they return to school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Program Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Activity
7 minutes
Step 3
Program Overview & Expectations
5 minutes
Step 4
Goal-Setting Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Back-to-School Boost: Session 1
Today's Objectives
Program Overview
Icebreaker Activity
Classroom Norms & Agreements
Goal-Setting Activity
Closing & Reflection
Script
Discussion
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Equip students with tools to prioritize tasks and plan a balanced weekly schedule using the Eisenhower Priority Matrix.
Teaching time management helps students reduce overwhelm, focus on important tasks, and build habits that support academic success and personal well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Time Management Concept
7 minutes
Step 3
Priority Matrix Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Weekly Scheduling Practice
6 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Back-to-School Boost: Session 2
Today's Objectives
What Is Time Management?
Eisenhower Priority Matrix
Matrix Example
Sample Weekly Schedule
Closing & Reflection
Script
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
Equip students with strategies to organize their physical and digital materials, set up effective note-taking systems, and maintain orderly study spaces.
Strong organization habits help students locate materials quickly, reduce stress, and improve focus and productivity throughout the term.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Why Organization Matters
5 minutes
Step 3
Binder Organization Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Digital Folder Setup Demo
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Back-to-School Boost: Session 3
Today's Objectives
Why Organization Matters
Binder Setup Steps
Digital Folder Structure
Note-Taking Methods
Reflection & Next Steps
Script
Activity
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Plan
Teach students four evidence-based study habits—active reading, spaced practice, retrieval practice, and periodic review—and guide them to create a mini-study plan for an upcoming assignment.
Strong study habits boost long-term retention, reduce last-minute cramming, and build confidence, setting students up for academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Study Habits
5 minutes
Step 3
Study Strategies Demo
7 minutes
Step 4
Mini Study Plan Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Back-to-School Boost: Session 4
Today's Objectives
Key Study Habits
Active Reading & Spaced Practice
Retrieval & Periodic Review
Study Habits in Action
Reflection & Next Steps
Script
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Plan
Equip students with practical self-care strategies and guide them to commit to daily well-being routines through discussion and journaling.
Teaching self-care fosters resilience, reduces stress, and promotes mental and physical health—helping students stay balanced and perform better academically.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Why Self-Care Matters
5 minutes
Step 3
Self-Care Strategies Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Well-Being Journal Exercise
8 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Back-to-School Boost: Session 5
Today's Objectives
Why Self-Care Matters
Self-Care Strategies
Discuss & Choose
Well-Being Journal Exercise
Closing & Reflection
Script
Activity
Journal
Lesson Plan
Session 6 Plan
Help students build supportive peer networks by practicing active listening, empathy, and planning regular check-ins.
Strong social connections promote belonging, boost motivation, and reduce isolation—key for well-being and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Why Connections Matter
5 minutes
Step 3
Partner Interview Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Connection Mapping
8 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Back-to-School Boost: Session 6
Today's Objectives
Why Connections Matter
Partner Interview Activity
Connection Mapping
Closing & Reflection
Script
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 7 Plan
Introduce students to evidence-based stress management techniques and guide them to create personalized coping plans.
Helping students recognize and manage stress builds resilience, improves focus, and supports mental health—essential for academic and personal success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Stress
5 minutes
Step 3
Stress Management Overview
5 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Personal Coping Plan
4 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Reflection
1 minute
Slide Deck
Back-to-School Boost: Session 7
Today's Objectives
What Is Stress?
Effects of Stress
Stress Management Techniques
Guided Practice
Personal Coping Plan
Closing & Reflection
Script
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 8 Plan
Guide students to reflect on their Back-to-School Boost journey, share insights, and commit to continuing the strategies they’ve learned.
Reflection helps solidify learning, build confidence, and prepare students to apply these tools independently throughout the year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Program Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Reflective Journaling
7 minutes
Step 3
Partner Share
5 minutes
Step 4
Group Highlights
6 minutes
Step 5
Commitment & Action Planning
3 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Celebration
1 minute
Slide Deck
Back-to-School Boost: Session 8
Today's Objectives
Program Recap
Reflective Journaling
Partner Share
Group Highlights
Commitment & Action Planning
Closing & Celebration
Script
Activity
