Lesson Plan
Class Community Building
In this 30-minute SEL lesson, 3rd graders engage in interactive icebreakers and a bingo mingle activity to learn about classmates, build trust, and foster a sense of belonging.
Building classroom community early promotes empathy, reduces anxiety, and sets a supportive tone where every student feels valued and connected.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Name Circle
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Bingo Mingle
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Closing
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Our Class, Our Crew
Today’s Objectives
Why Build Our Community?
Materials You’ll Need
Warm-Up: Name Circle
Main Activity: Bingo Mingle
Bingo Sheet Preview
Reflection & Closing
Great Job, Team!

Worksheet


Worksheet

