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

Expectation Exploration Slide Deck, - My Super Classroom Rules Worksheet, and - Behavior Scenarios Activity Cards

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Review the Expectation Exploration Slide Deck and familiarize yourself with the content.
- Print copies of the My Super Classroom Rules Worksheet, one per student.
- Cut out the Behavior Scenarios Activity Cards for the activity.
- Ensure you have a whiteboard or chart paper and markers readily available.

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.

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.