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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.

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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

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Next Stop: Middle School

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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!

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Next Stop: Middle School

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