Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
In this session, students will introduce themselves, explore shared interests through a Friendship Bingo icebreaker, and reflect on commonalities to foster belonging in the classroom.
Building connections at the start of the year helps students feel valued and included, laying the foundation for positive peer relationships and an inclusive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Activity: Friendship Bingo
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Reflection & Debrief
10 minutes
Worksheet
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Session 1: Getting to Know Each Other
Warm-Up & Introduction
Icebreaker: Friendship Bingo
Group Reflection & Debrief
Reflection Time
Great Job Today!
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will collaboratively establish inclusive classroom norms and practice a community-building handshake routine to foster belonging and mutual respect.
Engaging students in creating norms empowers them to own classroom culture, promoting safety and inclusion. The handshake activity builds interpersonal connections and reinforces community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorming Norms
10 minutes
Step 3
Norms Agreement
5 minutes
Step 4
Handshake Practice Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
2 minutes
Activity
Activity
Slide Deck
Session 2: Creating Inclusive Norms
What Makes Our Classroom Welcoming?
Brainstorm Classroom Norms
Our Class Norms Agreement
Handshake Practice Activity
Reflection & Closing
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will celebrate their unique qualities by creating an “All About Me” poster and contribute a piece to a class mosaic collage, fostering self-expression and a sense of belonging.
Highlighting each student’s strengths and interests helps them feel valued and appreciated, promoting inclusion. The collaborative mosaic reinforces unity and celebrates diversity in our classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
All About Me Poster Creation
15 minutes
Step 3
Gallery Walk & Sharing
5 minutes
Step 4
Class Mosaic Collage Assembly
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
2 minutes
Activity
Activity
Slide Deck
Session 3: Celebrating Our Unique Strengths
What Makes You Unique?
All About Me Poster Activity
Gallery Walk & Sharing
Class Mosaic Collage Assembly
Reflection & Closing
