Lesson Plan
Bonding Beyond Names
Students will strengthen classroom community by reflecting on shared experiences and collaborating on a group timeline, fostering trust, empathy, and a positive start to the school year.
Building trust and deepening connections increases students’ sense of belonging, supports collaboration, and establishes a positive learning environment from day one.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Two Truths & A Dream
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Collaborative Timeline
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Cool-Down
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Bonding Beyond Names
Objective & Agenda
Warm-Up: Two Truths & A Dream
Main Activity: Collaborative Timeline
Reflection & Cool-Down
Great Work Today!
Lesson Plan
Our Classroom Quest
Students will strengthen classroom bonds by revisiting shared memories since kindergarten and collaborating to set goals that foster a supportive community.
By reflecting on common experiences and voicing aspirations, students build empathy, trust, and a positive class culture—key for collaboration and a sense of belonging.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Quest Kickoff – Two Truths & A Dream
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Timeline of Triumphs
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Commitment Circle
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Our Classroom Quest
Objective & Agenda
Quest Kickoff: Two Truths & A Dream
Timeline of Triumphs
Reflection & Commitment Circle
Quest Complete: Great Work!
Worksheet
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
