Lesson Plan
First-Day Flow Lesson Plan
Build rapport and establish classroom norms through interactive icebreakers and collaborative activities, culminating in individual reflection to set personal goals and ease first-day anxieties.
Fostering a welcoming community and co-created expectations on day one reduces anxiety, builds trust among adult transition students, and sets a positive tone for learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Organize Materials & Print Handouts
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Co-create Classroom Norms
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Next Steps
10 minutes

Slide Deck
First-Day Flow
Welcome & Name Tents
Icebreaker Pair Share
Co-Create Classroom Norms
Sample Classroom Norms
Reflection & Next Steps
Thank You & Tomorrow’s Start

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