Lesson Plan
Transition to Middle School
Students will explore emotions about moving to middle school, learn practical tips, and set one personal goal to support a confident transition.
This lesson helps students acknowledge and normalize their feelings, build practical readiness, and foster self-efficacy as they prepare for the new social and academic environment of middle school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Feelings Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Practical Tips Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Goal Setting
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Mission Middle School Lesson Plan
Students will identify and discuss emotions about moving to middle school, learn practical strategies, and set one personal SMART goal to support a confident transition.
This lesson helps students acknowledge and normalize their feelings, gain practical readiness skills, and foster self-efficacy as they prepare for social and academic changes in middle school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Feelings Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Practical Tips Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Goal Setting
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Transitioning to Middle School
Icebreaker Question
Common Feelings
Practical Tips
Setting a SMART Goal
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Activity
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
