Session 1 Lesson Plan Teacher Guide
A detailed facilitation guide for the first session of Connection Quest, focusing on establishing norms and introducing the concept of empathy.
Session 1 Slides Presentation
A visual presentation for Session 1, introducing empathy foundations, community norms, and icebreaker instructions for students.
Session 1 Empathy Reflection Worksheet
A student worksheet for Session 1 of Connection Quest, providing space for personal reflection on empathy, defining the concept, and planning a weekly empathy action.
Session 1 Script Facilitation Guide
A word-for-word facilitation script for the first session, providing the teacher with specific language to introduce the series, set norms, and lead the empathy discussion.
Empathy Discussion Guide
A comprehensive guide for teachers to lead a deep-dive discussion on empathy, including prompts, group activity ideas, and facilitation tips.
Session 1 Icebreaker Question Cards
A set of conversation-starting cards for the Session 1 icebreaker activity, designed to help students get to know each other in a fun and low-pressure way.
Feelings Check-In Warm-Up Activity
A quick warm-up activity to gauge students' emotional states, reinforce community norms, and set a supportive tone for the session.
Empathy Charades Game Activity
A fun, active charades game focused on empathy scenarios, helping students practice non-verbal communication of understanding and support.
Secret Kindness Notes Activity Guide
An activity guide for students to practice anonymous acts of kindness by writing and exchanging appreciation notes with their classmates.
Kindness Pledge Activity Guide
An activity guide for students to create a personal commitment to kindness and empathy following the first session's activities.