Moving On Up To Middle School Game Show

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What Others Say

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“Used this with a small group of 5th grade girls to prepare them for middle school. There were some great examples of what they may encounter when in middle school! Overall a great resource.”
Jessy B.
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“I used this for my last lesson of the year with 5th graders. They were actively involved and it helped give us a lot of talking points about middle school.”
Bluegrass Teacher
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“My 5th graders loved this! And we were able to have more in depth conversations about middle school based on the questions.”
Hayley S.
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Elementary to Middle School Transition Game Show Lesson

Help your upper elementary students feel confident and prepared for the big step into middle school with this interactive, quiz-show style transition lesson. The Elementary to Middle School Transition Game Show makes learning fun while also building teamwork, social skills, and self-awareness. Students will reflect on their feelings about this change, review key skills for success, and practice strategies to thrive in their next chapter.

This engaging classroom guidance lesson is perfect for 5th or 6th graders preparing to transition to middle school.

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Ways to Use This Transition Lesson

• Stand-alone classroom guidance lesson on moving to middle school

• A supplement to transition programs for 5th or 6th graders

• Small group counseling sessions focused on readiness and coping skills

• Distance learning, teletherapy, or virtual counseling groups

• School counseling and SEL classroom lessons

Includes both Google Slides™ and PowerPoint™ formats for maximum flexibility.

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Why Counselors & Teachers Love It

The Game Show format is:

• Hands-on and experiential – Students role play, draw, and reflect in fun, engaging ways

• Encourages reflective thinking – Helps students process feelings and problem-solve for success

• Customizable – Edit all questions and challenges to fit your specific needs

• Low-prep – Quick setup for busy teachers and counselors

• Flexible – Comes with a complete school counseling lesson plan and screen-free printable task cards

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Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Teams role play transition-related prompts

• True or False – Students test knowledge about middle school changes

• Sketch It – Teams draw their answers

• Imagine If – Students answer creative “what if” questions

• Risk – A surprise challenge for extra excitement

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What You Need to Play

• In Person: Use with a Promethean White Board or projector (Google Slides™ or PowerPoint™ format)

• Distance Learning: Students need internet access; share your screen to play virtually

• Screen-Free Option: Printable task cards with the same prompts are included

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Flexible Lesson Formats

The full Game Show runs 40–60 minutes, but additional formats are included for days when:

• You need a shorter activity

• Technology isn’t cooperating

• Students need quieter, more reflective tasks

More than 6 extra activity options are included that do not require PowerPoint or Google Slides.

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Covered

• M 1: Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being

• M 3: Sense of belonging in the school environment

• M 6: Positive attitude toward work and learning

• B-LS 2: Demonstrate creativity

• B-SS 2: Create positive and supportive relationships with other students

• B-SS 6: Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills

Looking for other social emotional learning lessons in the quiz show style format?  Be sure to check out other guidance lessons here.  For a super deal, save 50% off with our 53 SEL lesson bundle!