Lesson Plan

Transition to Summer Lesson Plan

Students will learn to view the transition to summer as an opportunity, identify positive aspects of change, and create a personalized action plan to build confidence and resilience.

As summer approaches, students may feel anxious about change. This lesson reduces stress by reframing transitions positively, promoting emotional well-being and proactive planning.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Change

10 minutes

Step 2

Presentation on Managing Transitions

15 minutes

Step 3

Change as Opportunity Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Summer Planning Worksheet

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Share

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Transition to Summer: Managing Change Positively

Welcome students and introduce the lesson topic. Highlight the soft gradient colors (#ffdbac to #ffedd0) to set a calm, optimistic mood.

Learning Objectives

Read the objectives aloud. Emphasize student voice and personal relevance.

How Do You Feel About Summer?

Invite students to call out words or draw quick sketches on a whiteboard. Encourage all feelings—positive or negative.

Key Terms

Define each term and ask students to give examples. Display definitions clearly.

Real-Life Stories

Share two brief stories (real or hypothetical) of students who embraced summer change. Then pause for student reactions.

Activity: Change as Opportunity

Explain the group work process. Distribute [Change as Opportunity Activity](#transition-summer-opportunity-activity). Circulate to prompt deeper thinking.

Activity: Summer Planning Worksheet

Introduce SMART goals. Show a completed example. Provide guidance and check for understanding.

Reflection & Share

Invite volunteers to read one of their goals and share strategies for staying motivated. Scaffold responses as needed.

Key Takeaways

Review key takeaways and remind students they can revisit these slides anytime. Encourage journaling over the break.

Lesson Plan

Transition to Summer Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction to Change

Step 2

Presentation on Managing Transitions

Step 3

Change as Opportunity Activity

Step 4

Summer Planning Worksheet

Step 5

Reflection and Share

Slide Deck

Transition to Summer: Managing Change Positively

Learning Objectives

How Do You Feel About Summer?

Key Terms

Real-Life Stories

Activity: Change as Opportunity

Activity: Summer Planning Worksheet

Reflection & Share

Key Takeaways

Activity

Worksheet

Transition to Summer: Managing Change Positively

Natalie Thomas