Lesson Plan
Chill & Chat Lesson Plan
Students will engage in icebreaker activities, reflective sharing, and a guided mindfulness practice to decompress after state testing, build peer connections, and practice emotional regulation.
Post-test stress can impact students’ well-being and engagement. This session helps 7th graders relax, reconnect with classmates, and develop self-awareness strategies to support emotional health and classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Icebreaker – Two Truths and a Lie
10 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Reflective Partner Share
10 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down: Guided Mindfulness Breathing
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Chill & Chat: Relax & Reconnect
Session Agenda
Objectives
Warm-Up: Two Truths and a Lie
Main Activity: Reflective Partner Share
Cool-Down: Guided Mindfulness Breathing
Closing Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
