Lesson Plan
Connection Quest Blueprint
Engage a 9th-grade student in a fun, one-on-one mission to share and discover strengths and interests, building rapport and setting a positive classroom foundation.
Strong teacher-student connections boost trust, engagement, and motivation. This targeted session helps personalize learning and fosters a supportive environment from day one.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Session Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Quest Launch
5 minutes
Step 3
Strengths Scavenger Hunt
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Debrief
3 minutes

Slide Deck
The Connection Quest
Mission Brief
Set Your Quest Goal
Activity: Strengths Scavenger Hunt
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Activity


Worksheet

