Lesson Plan
Next Grade Navigator
Guide 5th graders to reflect on past experiences, identify and manage anxieties, and set achievable goals for a confident transition into 5th grade.
Transitioning grades can cause uncertainty; this lesson builds students’ self-awareness, coping strategies, and goal-setting skills to reduce anxiety and foster a positive mindset for the new school year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Reflecting on Past Year
7 minutes
Step 3
Managing Anxieties
8 minutes
Step 4
Setting Goals for 5th Grade
7 minutes
Step 5
Share and Wrap-Up
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Next Grade Navigator
Icebreaker: Summer Memories
Reflect on 4th Grade
Managing Anxieties
Set Your 5th Grade Goals
Share & Wrap-Up

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Activity


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