10-minute lesson · Grades 6–8
Make a backup plan for getting to school
Choose one adult action and set a time to check if it helped.
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For students
Sam’s usual ride falls through some mornings. Sam wants help getting to first period.
Choose one adult action and set a time to check if it helped.
Ask: “Can we check the bus options with my family?”
Plan: “Who should I check in with if I arrive late?”
Follow up: “Can we talk Tuesday at lunch about what worked?”
For the counselor
2 min • Start. Say “We’re looking for something adults can help make easier.” Use Sam’s story.
6 min • Practice. Read the choices. As a pair, pick a realistic support and agree who does it. Model “The counselor checks bus options with my family by Monday. We check in Tuesday at lunch.” Students can try the same plan or the arrival check-in.
2 min • Check. Listen for one action, who will do it, and a check-back time. No personal attendance details needed.
Fictional examples are fine. Students can point, speak, or pass.