Lesson Plan
Orientation Routines
Students will learn and practice their daily school routines by discussing a visual schedule, sequencing routine cards, and reinforcing understanding through a Bingo game and a school map worksheet.
Familiarity with school routines helps newcomers feel confident, reduce anxiety, and navigate their new environment independently.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: School Routines
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Sequence the Day
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Routines Bingo
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down & Worksheet
10 minutes
Activity
Game
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Friendship Foundations
Students will build friendship skills by learning U.S. school social norms, practicing greetings and conversation starters through role-play and a circle game, and reflecting via a friendship worksheet.
Understanding how to greet peers, join groups, and start conversations helps newcomers form connections, feel included, and reduce loneliness in their new school environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Greeting Toss
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Social Norms
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Role-Play Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Conversation Starter Circle
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down & Worksheet
10 minutes
