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Expectation Exploration!

Lesson Plan

Expectation Exploration

Students will be able to identify and demonstrate at least three classroom behavior expectations and social skills.

Following classroom expectations creates a positive and safe learning environment where everyone can learn, participate, and make friends. Understanding social skills helps students interact respectfully and kindly with their peers and teachers.

Audience

1st Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, visual aids, guided practice, and role-playing.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: What Makes a Great Classroom?

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students: "What makes our classroom a great place to learn and play?" (1 minute)
    - Guide a brief discussion, writing down key ideas on the board (e.g.,

Step 2

Introducing Expectations

7 minutes

  • Use the Expectation Exploration Slide Deck to introduce and discuss 3-5 key classroom expectations.
    - For each expectation, ask students: "What does this look like? What does it sound like?" (e.g.,

Step 3

My Super Classroom Rules Worksheet

7 minutes

  • Distribute the My Super Classroom Rules Worksheet.
    - Instruct students to draw or write about one or two classroom expectations they think are most important. (5 minutes)
    - Have a few students share their chosen rules and drawings with the class. (2 minutes)

Step 4

Practice Makes Perfect: Behavior Scenarios

8 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups or pairs.
    - Give each group a Behavior Scenarios Activity Card.
    - Instruct them to discuss or briefly role-play how they would respond to the scenario by demonstrating good social skills and following expectations. (5 minutes)
    - Bring the class back together and have one or two groups share their scenarios and solutions. (3 minutes)

Step 5

Cool-Down: Thumbs Up for Expectations

3 minutes

  • Ask students to give a 'thumbs up' if they feel confident about following classroom expectations.
    - Ask: "What is one expectation you will try your best to remember today?"
    - Conclude by reinforcing the importance of working together to make the classroom a great place for everyone.
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Slide Deck

Expectation Exploration!

What makes our classroom a super place to learn and play?

Welcome students and introduce the topic of classroom expectations. Ask a warm-up question to get them thinking.

Listening Ears

We listen when others are talking.
We follow directions the first time.

What does this look like? What does it sound like?

Discuss how listening helps everyone learn. Ask: 'What does listening look like? What does it sound like?'

Quiet Mouths

We use quiet voices inside.
We raise our hands to speak.

What does this look like? What does it sound like?

Discuss how quiet mouths help others concentrate. Ask: 'What does a quiet mouth look like? What does it sound like?'

Helping Hands

We keep our hands and feet to ourselves.
We help our friends and teachers.

What does this look like? What does it sound like?

Discuss how helping hands create a positive environment. Ask: 'What do helping hands look like? What do they sound like?'

Walking Feet

We walk safely in the classroom.
We stay in our designated areas.

What does this look like? What does it sound like?

Discuss safe movement in the classroom. Ask: 'What do walking feet look like? What do they sound like?'

Kind Words

We use polite language.
We encourage our classmates.

What does this look like? What does it sound like?

Discuss the importance of kind words. Ask: 'What do kind words look like? What do they sound like?'

My Super Classroom Rules

Choose your favorite rule(s)!
Draw or write about them.

My Super Classroom Rules Worksheet

Transition to the worksheet activity. Explain that students will choose their favorite rules to illustrate.

Practice Makes Perfect!

Work with a partner or group.
How would you show good choices?

Behavior Scenarios Activity Cards

Introduce the behavior scenarios. Explain that students will work with a partner or small group to act out or discuss how to follow expectations.

Let's Keep Our Classroom Awesome!

We can all help make our classroom a great place!

What is one expectation you will try your best to remember today?

Summarize the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing. End with the cool-down question.

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Worksheet

My Super Classroom Rules Worksheet

Name: ________________________

Draw or Write About Our Classroom Rules!

Think about our classroom rules. Which rule is your favorite? Which rule is super important for everyone to follow?

Draw a picture of yourself following one of our classroom rules. Or, write about how you can follow a rule today!































What does this rule help us do?

Tell or show how following this rule makes our classroom a better place.









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Activity

Behavior Scenarios Activity Cards

Cut out these cards and use them to discuss or role-play good choices!

Scenario 1: Sharing Toys

You and your friend both want to play with the same toy during free time. What are some kind words and actions you can use to solve this problem?







Scenario 2: During Story Time

The teacher is reading a story, but your friend keeps talking and giggling. What should you do to show you have 'listening ears' and 'quiet mouths'?







Scenario 3: Messy Art Project

You just finished a fun art project, but there are scraps of paper and glitter all over your table. How can you show 'helping hands' and keep our classroom clean?







Scenario 4: Walking in the Hallway

You are walking in the hallway with your class, and you see your friend up ahead. You want to run to catch up. What should you remember about 'walking feet' in the hallway?







Scenario 5: Someone is Sad

You notice a classmate looking sad at their desk. What can you do or say to show 'kind words' and be a good friend?







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