Name Tag Template Sheet

Instructions: Write your name on the name tag below. Then decorate around your name with colors, stickers, or drawings to make it unique!

1. Write Your Name:

2. Decorate Your Name Tag:

Use this space to draw pictures or patterns around your name. Add your favorite colors, shapes, or stickers!

Hello Song Lyrics Sheet

🎶 Hello, hello, how are you?
Hello, hello, I’m fine too!
Hello, hello, it’s nice to see
All my friends here with me! 🎶

Instructions:

• Sing the song together with the class.
• Clap your hands or wave your arms on each “Hello!”
• Smile and look at a friend when you say each line!

Classmate Photo Cards

Purpose: Help students recognize peers’ names and faces to build community and support name recognition.

Teacher Preparation:

1. Take a clear individual photo of each student (headshot with neutral background).
2. Add each student’s printed name (large, clear font) below their photo.
3. Print and cut out each photo card. (Optional: laminate for durability.)

How to Use in Name Recognition Game:

• Place all photo cards face down in the center of the circle.
• Invite a student to pick one card and show it to the group.
• The student holding the card says, “Who is this?” and names the person they see.
• The named student stands, says, “Yes, I’m ___!” and takes the card back.
• Continue until every student has been called and identified.

Extensions & Tips:

• Use cards for a memory matching game: match photos to written name cards.
• Swap names and photos and have students match pairs.
• For English learners, add picture cues or sentence frames (e.g., “Hello, I’m ___”).

Classroom Vocabulary Flashcards

These flashcards help students learn and recognize key classroom words. Print, cut out, and use during circle time, vocabulary review, or matching games.

Desk

Desk

Chair

Chair

Door

Door

Window

Window

Pencil

Pencil

Book

Book

Instructions:

• Show each card and say the word clearly.
• Have students repeat and point to the real object in the room.
• Use these cards in Session 2 Lesson Plan during the “Introduce Classroom Words” segment, Simon Says, and the Vocabulary Hunt.

Simon Says Cue Cards

Purpose: Use these cards to play “Simon Says” with classroom vocabulary. Only follow the action if the card says “Simon says.”

Materials & Preparation:

• Print this sheet double-sided or single-sided.
• Cut along the dotted lines to create individual cue cards.
• Shuffle the deck and place face down.

How to Play:

1. Draw a card and read it aloud.
2. If the card begins with “Simon says,” students perform the action.
3. If it does not begin with “Simon says,” students should stand still.
4. Students who move on a non–Simon-says card are “out” or earn a gentle reminder.

Simon Says Cards

• Simon says: touch the door

• Simon says: sit on your chair

• Simon says: point to the window

• Simon says: pick up your pencil

• Simon says: open your book

• Simon says: stand up and wave

• Simon says: clap your hands twice

• Simon says: point to your desk

Trick Cards (No “Simon says!”)

• Touch your head

• Sit down quickly

• Jump in place

• Spin around once

• Wave both hands

• Pretend to write with your pencil

Hidden Label Cards

Purpose:
Reinforce classroom vocabulary by having students hunt for word cards hidden around the room and match them to real objects.

Materials & Preparation:

• Print one copy of these cards and cut along the dotted lines to create individual word cards:
  • desk
  • chair
  • door
  • window
  • pencil
  • book
• Before students arrive, secretly place each card near its matching object (e.g., hide the “desk” card under a desk).

How to Play (Vocabulary Hunt):

1. Tell students you’ve hidden classroom word cards around the room.
2. On your signal, students quietly search for one card and bring it back to the group.
3. The finder reads the word aloud or you read it together if needed.
4. Show the real object, say the word as a class, and place the card next to it.
5. Repeat until all cards are found and matched.

Extensions & Tips:

• For early readers, say the word together before matching.
• Add picture icons next to the words for support.
• Use a timer or friendly competition for an extra challenge.
• After matching, mix cards and play a memory game by flipping cards face down and finding word–object pairs.

Word-Picture Matching Cards

Purpose:
Provide a hands-on matching activity where students pair written classroom words with corresponding images to reinforce vocabulary recognition.

Materials & Preparation:

• Print this sheet single-sided.
• Cut along the heavy lines (---) to create individual cards.
• Shuffle word cards and picture cards separately.

How to Use:

1. Lay all cards face up on a table or floor, separating word cards from picture cards.
2. Students pick a word card and find the matching picture card.
3. When they think they have a match, they say the word aloud and place the pair together.
4. Check matches as a class or have students trade pairs and repeat.

Word Cards

• desk

• chair

• door

• window

• pencil

• book

Picture Cards