Lesson Plan
Next Stop: Middle School Lesson Plan
Students will explore social, academic, and emotional changes of transitioning to middle school, develop coping strategies to ease anxiety, and collaboratively create an action plan to boost confidence for a smooth start.
Moving to middle school can trigger uncertainty and stress. This lesson normalizes concerns, builds peer support, and equips students with practical strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Review
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reading & Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Collaborative Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Next Steps
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Next Stop: Middle School
Lesson Objectives
Icebreaker: Think-Pair-Share
Reading: Middle School Transition
Guided Discussion Questions
Group Activity: Create Your Survival Guide
Reflection & Next Steps
You’re Ready for Middle School!

Script


Reading

