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Bridging to Middle School Lesson Plan

Students will identify common challenges of transitioning to middle school, collaboratively develop strategies to address them, and build confidence through peer support exercises.

This lesson empowers 4th graders to voice their concerns about middle school, practice problem-solving, and form peer connections, reducing anxiety and fostering readiness.

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10 minutes

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Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

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Challenge Brainstorm

10 minutes

Step 3

Strategy Development

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Bridging to Middle School

What Do You Know or Feel?

Brainstorm Challenges

Develop Strategies

Wrap-Up & Reflection

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