Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Students will explore and express feelings about transitioning to middle school, learn practical coping strategies for managing anxiety, and build a supportive classroom community through guided sharing and reflection.
Transitioning to middle school often brings stress and uncertainty. This lesson normalizes students’ feelings, equips them with coping tools, and fosters peer support to ease anxiety and boost confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Classroom
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Transition Anxiety
5 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Sharing Circle
7 minutes
Step 4
Coping Strategies Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 5
Personal Reflection Journaling
5 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down and Closing
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Ready for Middle? Easing Transition Anxiety
Warm-Up: Emoji Check-In
Introduction to Transition Anxiety
Feelings Sharing Circle
Coping Strategies Brainstorm
Personal Reflection Journaling
Cool-Down: Deep Breathing
Closing & Next Steps
Worksheet
Journal
