Lesson Plan
Morning Mingle Session 1
Build rapport and start the day with positivity through a low-stakes icebreaker and affirmation activity, helping LGBTQ+ youth feel seen and connected.
Morning gatherings set an encouraging tone, foster peer support, and create a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to build belonging before the day’s academic blocks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Prompt Share
10 minutes
Step 3
Affirmation Card Exchange
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection & Transition
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Morning Mingle – Session 1
Agenda
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
Icebreaker Prompt Share
Affirmation Card Exchange
Group Reflection & Transition
Thank You & See You Tomorrow
Activity
Lesson Plan
Morning Mingle Session 2
Encourage students to reflect and share positive highlights from Day 1, strengthening peer connections and reinforcing affirmations through a collaborative relay to foster a supportive morning community.
Sharing successes and hearing affirmations boosts belonging, reinforces community bonds, and sets a positive tone for the day—especially meaningful for LGBTQ+ youth in a safe, affirming space.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Highlights Sharing
10 minutes
Step 3
Affirmation Relay
12 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection & Transition
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Morning Mingle – Session 2
Agenda
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
Highlights Sharing
Affirmation Relay
Group Reflection & Transition
Thank You & See You Tomorrow
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Morning Pride Circle Plan
Start each day with positivity and peer connection by engaging LGBTQ+ youth in a 30-minute circle that combines mindful check-ins, low-stakes icebreakers, and affirmation exchanges to foster belonging and motivation.
Beginning the day with affirmation and community support helps LGBTQ+ youth feel seen, valued, and ready to engage academically and socially. A safe space to connect reduces isolation and builds peer bonds.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Prompt Share
10 minutes
Step 3
Affirmation Card Exchange
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection & Transition
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Morning Pride Circle Plan
Lesson Plan
Morning Pride Circle Plan
Deepen community bonds by reflecting on Day 1 highlights and sharing inspirational quotes, fostering support and positivity before workshops.
Reflecting on positive moments and exchanging uplifting quotes helps LGBTQ+ youth feel motivated and connected, setting a supportive tone before a full day of workshops.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Highlights Sharing
10 minutes
Step 3
Inspirational Quote Exchange
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection & Workshop Transition
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Morning Pride Circle – Session 2
Agenda
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
Highlights Sharing
Inspirational Quote Exchange
Group Reflection & Workshop Transition
Thank You & Enjoy Your Workshops
Lesson Plan
Morning Pride Circle Plan
Empower students to recognize personal strengths and share inspirational quotes, fostering reflection and positivity before workshops.
Combining strengths exploration with uplifting quotes helps LGBTQ+ youth affirm their identity, boost resilience, and carry a positive mindset into their full-day workshops.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 3 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Personal Strengths Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Inspirational Quote Exchange
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection & Workshop Transition
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Morning Pride Circle – Session 3
Agenda
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
Personal Strengths Exploration
Inspirational Quote Exchange
Group Reflection & Workshop Transition
Thank You & Enjoy Your Workshops
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Morning Pride Circle Plan
Enable students to translate their strengths into actionable morning goals and share uplifting quotes, fostering accountability and sustained positivity before workshops.
Turning personal strengths into concrete goals and exchanging inspirational quotes empowers LGBTQ+ youth, boosting self-efficacy and ensuring the supportive community tone carries into their full-day workshops.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 4 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Strengths Review
5 minutes
Step 3
Goal-Setting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Inspirational Quote Exchange
5 minutes
Step 5
Group Reflection & Workshop Transition
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Morning Pride Circle – Session 4
Agenda
Welcome & Mindful Check-In
Strengths Review
Goal-Setting Activity
Inspirational Quote Exchange
Group Reflection & Workshop Transition
Thank You & Enjoy Your Workshops
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
