Lesson Plan
Goodbye & Hello Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will process their emotions about transitioning to a new sub-separate classroom, reflect on personal successes, and look forward to new beginnings through guided discussion and creative activities.
This lesson builds emotional resilience and self-awareness by giving 2nd graders a safe space to share goodbye feelings, celebrate strengths, and ease anxiety about a new learning environment.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Grounding
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion: Saying Goodbye
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Reflecting on Successes
8 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Looking Ahead
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing Affirmations
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Goodbye & Hello
Welcome & Grounding
Guided Discussion: Saying Goodbye
Reflecting on Successes
Looking Ahead
Closing Affirmations

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