Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn what it means to properly end a session by defining termination-of-session, reflecting on feelings, and brainstorming positive closure steps.
Ending a session well helps students process experiences, feel heard, and leave on a positive note, boosting confidence and connection.
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Prepare Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Session Closure
5 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Closure Charades Game
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up Discussion
5 minutes
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Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will practice and solidify a consistent goodbye ritual by following step-by-step instructions, role-playing scenarios, and playing a relay game to reinforce routine.
A predictable goodbye ritual builds emotional safety, enhances group cohesion, and helps students end sessions with confidence and a sense of positive closure.
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Prepare Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Review and Introduce Ritual
5 minutes
Step 2
Role-Play Practice
10 minutes
Step 3
Goodbye Relay Game
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Ritual Naming
5 minutes
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Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will review learned closure skills, practice leading mini-sessions independently, and reflect on their growth by creating a collaborative poster and completing an assessment worksheet.
Consolidating termination-of-session skills empowers students to confidently close any group gathering, fosters ownership of the process, and highlights progress over the three sessions.
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Prepare Final Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Peer-Led Closure Practice
10 minutes
Step 3
Collaborative Poster Creation
10 minutes
Step 4
Assessment & Final Closure
5 minutes
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