Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will introduce themselves through an icebreaker, complete an “All About Me” worksheet, and reflect on shared interests to begin building classroom connections.
Establishing a welcoming environment on day one helps students feel valued and connected, setting the tone for a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker: Find a Friend
15 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: All About Me Worksheet
20 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Getting to Know Each Other
Today's Objectives
Icebreaker: Find a Friend
Main Activity: All About Me Worksheet
Group Reflection
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will explore and share their family heritage through a mapping activity, discuss traditions to build empathy, and collaboratively create a class mural that reflects our diverse backgrounds.
Honoring each student’s cultural and family background fosters respect, empathy, and a stronger classroom community by celebrating our unique stories.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Family Heritage Mapping
15 minutes
Step 2
Gallery Share
15 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Collaborative Class Mural
20 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Reflection and Commitments
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Exploring Our Heritage
Today's Objectives
Warm-Up: Family Heritage Mapping
Gallery Share: Ask & Reflect
Main Activity: Collaborative Class Mural
Reflection & Commitments
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will recognize and celebrate their personal strengths, set actionable goals for the year, and articulate their aspirations in a letter to their future selves.
Engaging in self-reflection and goal-setting builds self-awareness, confidence, and ownership over learning, strengthening our classroom community as we support each other’s growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Strengths Share
10 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity Part 1: Strengths Reflection
15 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity Part 2: Goal Setting
15 minutes
Step 4
Main Activity Part 3: Letter to Future Self
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Share and Commit
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Celebrating Strengths & Setting Goals
Today's Objectives
Warm-Up: Strengths Share
Main Activity: Strengths Reflection
Main Activity: Goal Setting
Main Activity: Letter to Future Self
Cool-Down: Share & Commit
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Discussion
Rubric
