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Goodbye & Hello Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students will process their emotions about transitioning to a new sub-separate classroom, reflect on personal successes, and look forward to new beginnings through guided discussion and creative activities.

This lesson builds emotional resilience and self-awareness by giving 2nd graders a safe space to share goodbye feelings, celebrate strengths, and ease anxiety about a new learning environment.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Discussion: Saying Goodbye

8 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Reflecting on Successes

8 minutes

Step 4

Activity: Looking Ahead

5 minutes

Step 5

Closing Affirmations

4 minutes

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Goodbye & Hello

Welcome & Grounding

Guided Discussion: Saying Goodbye

Reflecting on Successes

Looking Ahead

Closing Affirmations

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Journal

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Goodbye & Hello

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